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Mystery Train

1989 · 1h 46m · Released

R Comedy

In Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.3 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Mystery Train

Streaming now in the United States on Criterion Channel.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.

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Top cast and crew

Jim Jarmusch Director
Youki Kudoh Mitsuko
Masatoshi Nagase Jun
Screamin' Jay Hawkins Night Clerk
Cinqué Lee Bellboy
Nicoletta Braschi Luisa
Elizabeth Bracco Dee Dee
Joe Strummer Johnny
Rick Aviles Will Robinson
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Frequently asked questions about Mystery Train

Where can I watch Mystery Train in the United States?

Mystery Train is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Mystery Train for free?

Not free in the United States right now. Mystery Train needs a subscription to Criterion Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.

What are the ratings for Mystery Train?

Mystery Train scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Mystery Train?

Mystery Train stars Youki Kudoh, Masatoshi Nagase, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Cinqué Lee, and Nicoletta Braschi. Jim Jarmusch is the director.

How long is Mystery Train?

Mystery Train runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).

When did Mystery Train come out?

Mystery Train was released on September 6, 1989.

Which studio made Mystery Train?

Mystery Train was produced by Mystery Train and JVC in Japan and the United States.

What was the budget for Mystery Train?

Mystery Train was made on a budget of $2,800,000.

How much did Mystery Train make at the box office?

Mystery Train grossed $1,544,973 worldwide, against a budget of $2,800,000.

What languages is Mystery Train in?

Mystery Train is in English, Italian, and Japanese, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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