Train to Busan

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Train to Busan

Released Jul 22, 2016

1h 58m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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A man (Gong Yoo), his estranged daughter and other passengers become trapped on a speeding train during a zombie outbreak in South Korea.

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Critics Consensus

Train to Busan delivers a thrillingly unique -- and purely entertaining -- take on the zombie genre, with fully realized characters and plenty of social commentary to underscore the bursts of skillfully staged action.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

It could not be done better. They pulled no punches with this movie.

Rated: A+

Jul 16, 2020

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

The Blue Lenses

Train to Busan is horror as it should be: intelligent, fun, and celebrating life with every mad twist and new take on death that it can find.

Aug 25, 2018

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Matthew Lickona

San Diego Reader

Director Yeon Sang-ho makes smart use of the cramped quarters, and while it's true that his zombies' abilities tend to vary according to the requirements of the moment, it's easy to overlook amid the onslaught of action and emotion.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 6, 2017

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Bianca Garner

Filmotomy

There’s a high degree of believability to this film and the scenario that’s unfolding.

Oct 3, 2024

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

Many of the film’s great images capture the tenderness of parental love: a close-up of a father’s hand holding his daughter’s, a husband glancing back at his wife and in his dying breaths suggesting a name to his pregnant wife for their coming child...

Jul 4, 2024

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Stephanie Archer

Film Inquiry

There is a deep love that carries through the devastation, Train to Busan delivers what movies are all about.

Jun 8, 2024

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Dave P

Easily one of the top 5 zombie movies ever made and maybe the most emotionally impactful.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/22/25

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Audience Member

Everything in this movie was phenomenal. The sacrifices, the emotion, the plot, and the characters. Brilliant movie, 10/10.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/21/25

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Neon L

Train to Busan is seriously good — especially the sacrifices. Watching Min Yong-guk and Kim Jin-hee turn into zombies hit me hard, and Seok-woo’s death was brutal and emotional. That moment when Su-an screams and Seong-kyeong cries while Seok-woo holds back the zombies? Man, that mix of excitement and sadness got me right in the chest. The movie keeps the tension high from start to finish. The fast, relentless zombies combined with the claustrophobic train setting made every second feel intense and personal. Rating: 8/10 A solid, emotional zombie thriller with heart and chaos.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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James J.

By far the most emotional and tear jerking zombie I have ever seen and easily one of the best zombie movies ever made period.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/06/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 58 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In Korean and American English audio versions with American English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $2,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Audience Member

Train to Busan (2016) is an excellent zombie thriller that excels in many areas. The performances by Gong Yoo and Ma Dong-seok are particularly noteworthy, bringing emotional depth to their characters. The CGI is well-executed, enhancing the horror and action sequences. Yeon Sang-ho's direction shines in the tense, well-choreographed action scenes. The script is engaging, blending action, horror, and emotion, with a touch of social commentary. On the downside, some supporting characters lack development, and the pacing slows briefly in the middle. Nonetheless, 'Train to Busan' is a gripping and emotional film that earns a strong 4/5.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/04/25

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Synopsis

A man (Gong Yoo), his estranged daughter and other passengers become trapped on a speeding train during a zombie outbreak in South Korea.

Director: Yeon Sang-ho
Producer: Lee Dong-ha
Screenwriter: Yeon Sang-ho, Park Ju-seok
Distributor: Well Go USA
Production Co: RedPeter Film
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 22, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 6, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.1M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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