The Bullet Train movie poster

The Bullet Train

新幹線大爆破

1975 · 2h 32m · Released

NR Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

A Japanese bullet train is threatened with a bomb that will explode automatically if the train slows below 80 km/h, unless a ransom is paid. Police race to find the bombers so the train crew can learn how to defuse the bomb.

Ratings

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

Where to stream The Bullet Train

Streaming now in the United States on Midnight Pulp, Cineverse, FlixHouse, Darkroom, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.

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Trailers and promos

Alternative Japanese Trailer (Subtitled)
Original 1975 Japanese Trailer (Subtitled)
Eureka Classics Trailer
Police locate Koga, but fail to arrest him
The freight train is blown up
The near miss with 'Down' train 109

Top cast and crew

Junya Satō Director
Ken Takakura Tetsuo Okita
Sonny Chiba Aoki
Kei Yamamoto Masaru Koga
Eiji Gō Shinji Fujio
Akira Oda Hiroshi Ôshiro
Raita Ryu Kikuchi
Masayo Utsunomiya Yasuko
Ken Utsui Kuramochi
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Frequently asked questions about The Bullet Train

Where can I watch The Bullet Train in the United States?

The Bullet Train is available to stream on Midnight Pulp, Cineverse, FlixHouse, Darkroom, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Bullet Train for free?

The Bullet Train streams free with ads in the United States on FlixHouse, Darkroom, The Roku Channel, and Cineverse. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Bullet Train?

The Bullet Train scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Bullet Train?

The Bullet Train stars Ken Takakura, Sonny Chiba, Kei Yamamoto, Eiji Gō, and Akira Oda. Junya Satō is the director.

How long is The Bullet Train?

The Bullet Train runs 2h 32m (152 minutes).

When did The Bullet Train come out?

The Bullet Train was released on July 5, 1975.

Which studio made The Bullet Train?

The Bullet Train was produced by Toei Company in Japan.

What language is The Bullet Train in?

The Bullet Train is in Japanese, and its original title is 新幹線大爆破.

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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