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Bullet Train Explosion

Original title: Shinkansen daibakuha
  • 2025
  • TV-14
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
5.2K
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Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Machiko Ono, Jun Kaname, Non, Hana Toyoshima, and Kanata Hosoda in Bullet Train Explosion (2025)
A group who straps bombs to a Japanese bullet train in an attempt to extort money from the government.
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A group who straps bombs to a Japanese bullet train in an attempt to extort money from the government.A group who straps bombs to a Japanese bullet train in an attempt to extort money from the government.A group who straps bombs to a Japanese bullet train in an attempt to extort money from the government.

  • Director
    • Shinji Higuchi
  • Writers
    • Kazuhiro Nakagawa
    • Ryûnosuke Ono
    • Jun'ya Satô
  • Stars
    • Tsuyoshi Kusanagi
    • Kanata Hosoda
    • Non
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    197
    155
    • Director
      • Shinji Higuchi
    • Writers
      • Kazuhiro Nakagawa
      • Ryûnosuke Ono
      • Jun'ya Satô
    • Stars
      • Tsuyoshi Kusanagi
      • Kanata Hosoda
      • Non
    • 43User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Tsuyoshi Kusanagi
    • Kazuya Takaichi
    Kanata Hosoda
    • Keiji Fujii
    Non
    • Chika Matsumoto
    Jun Kaname
    • Mitsuru Todoroki
    Machiko Ono
    Machiko Ono
    • Yuko Kagami
    Hana Toyoshima
    • Yuzuki Onodera
    Daisuke Kuroda
    Suzuka Ohgo
    Suzuka Ohgo
    • Ichikawa
    Yuno Ohara
    Yuno Ohara
    Yasumasa Ôba
    Kenji Iwaya
    Kentarô Tamura
    Hiroki Konno
    Ai Maeda
    Runa Nakashima
    Hiroko Yashiki
    Hiroko Yashiki
    Takaya Aoyagi
    • Cameo
    Yajuro Bando
    • Director
      • Shinji Higuchi
    • Writers
      • Kazuhiro Nakagawa
      • Ryûnosuke Ono
      • Jun'ya Satô
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    User reviews43

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    7nrs62

    Old fashioned disaster movie

    OK so it's over long (losing momentum a bit in the second half), and the villain when revealed is an eye roll that doesn't really make all that much sense. But despite that its a fun and at times tense action / disaster movie, the type of which doesn't get made all that much these days.

    The cast are all good, and the sfx are generally good, although they would have benefitted from a slightly higher budget here and there. Some great cinematography too.

    I think anyone who likes movies like Unstoppable, Silver Streak, Speed and other similar disaster movies will find much to enjoy in this film.
    7Descent1

    Asian Version of Speed in a train!

    "Bullet Train Explosion" is an action movie that feels like they used to make back in the day. It's reminiscent of "Speed" with Bullock and Reeves, but swaps the bus for a runaway train. It's perfect for passing the time lightly and enjoyably. It's not an Oscar-worthy film, but it's pleasant to watch despite its long runtime. The effects are decent, and some actors shine in their roles. That said, when it comes to the big reveal of the villain, you can't help but raise an eyebrow and mutter, "Seriously, that's the bad guy?"-it's a bit of a letdown.

    I recommend it to anyone looking for an action flick to enjoy with a side of popcorn.
    8counselor-lin

    This Train Left the Station in 1975

    With all due respect to my fellow critics-whose insights I genuinely admire-I must gently (but firmly) tap the brakes on this recurring assertion that Bullet Train Explosion is little more than a Japanese Speed. Yes, both films hinge on the same pulse-quickening premise: a vehicle that must maintain velocity or detonate spectacularly. But before we declare Speed the originator of this trope, let's give history its proper due-and a little reverence.

    Because long before Keanu Reeves fired off "Pop quiz, BLEEP," and Sandra Bullock white-knuckled her way into action-movie legend, there was The Bullet Train (Shinkansen Daibakuha, 1975). A Japanese thriller that introduced the world to a high-speed train wired to explode if it dipped below a certain speed. Sound familiar? It should. This was the first film to plant a bomb squarely under the concept of velocity. And it was brilliant.

    But the lineage doesn't stop there. Even Speed's screenwriter, Graham Yost, credited his inspiration not as some divine spark, but as a cinematic handoff from Runaway Train (1985)-another nail-biter about an unstoppable locomotive hurtling toward oblivion. Here's where it gets even juicier: Runaway Train was originally the brainchild of none other than Akira Kurosawa. Yes, that Kurosawa. The auteur behind Seven Samurai and Rashomon. He wrote the screenplay in the 1960s, envisioning a deeply human, existential thriller set aboard a runaway engine. Though he never got to direct it, his vision survived and roared to life years later under Andrei Konchalovsky.

    So let's be clear: Bullet Train Explosion isn't some derivative knockoff trailing behind Speed. It's part of a long, cross-cultural cinematic tradition that spans continents and decades. It stands proudly in a lineage that includes Kurosawa, Konchalovsky, and yes, Jan de Bont. To reduce it to "Speed, but Japanese" is to miss the point-and miss the artistry.

    As a Gen-Xer, Speed is sacred to me. It defined a decade of action cinema. It made "mass transit terrorism" an oddly specific genre. And it will always be brilliant. But brilliance doesn't need to be first. And homage is not theft-it's a love letter. Bullet Train Explosion is exactly that: a loud, stylish, blood-soaked valentine to its forebears.

    So instead of side-eyeing the similarities, let's celebrate the shared DNA. Let's honor Bullet Train Explosion as a continuation-not a copy-of a global cinematic conversation about speed, stakes, and what happens when you can't stop moving.

    With admiration for my fellow Speed disciples (I am one of you), and with cinematic history riding shotgun, I rest my case.
    5invisiblesane

    Great plot, but poor screenplay. Gave me "Speed" vibes, but poorer.

    Japanese is still Japanese. Even though they have great material, the results made me frustrated. First I saw the trailer, it seemed like the movie from 90s - Speed, Keanu Reeve and Sandra Bullock - a Japanese version. I had high expectation due to the explosion was about their high speed technology train like Shinkansen bullet train that serves many people daily. During the line, I was getting upset by boring dialog, drama-with-no-reason made me sick, and overall was pretty disappointed. The signature of Japanese movie is about their spirit, responsibility, patriotism etc. But those built overall movie worsen.

    The villain supposed to hit my nerve and made me stunned, but no. There was not solid and believable; or AKA enough to convince; the motive of making the train exploded.
    8allefilma

    A solid sequel to the 1975 film

    Critics are dumb for comparing this with Speed (1994). This is a sequel to the movie Bullet Train (1975).

    Besides the explosion plot, the stories are entirely different.

    Overall, this was an enjoyable action film, made for the big screen, with clever scenes and twists.

    It brings new ideas to the "train" disaster genre, which are much appreciated and make everything engaging.

    The performance of the main leads is solid.

    Despite a few plot holes and some slightly bad acting in supporting roles, the movie carries a great intensity that keeps you hooked from the beginning to the end.

    If you enjoy train movies, you will like this!

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      There is a character named Chiba. Sonny Chiba starred in the original Bullet Train in 1975.
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      Remake of Bullet Train (1975)

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    • Release date
      • April 23, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Pánico en el tren bala
    • Filming locations
      • Tokyo, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Episcope
      • Tokyo Film Commission
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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