Train to Busan poster

Train to Busan

Life-or-death survival begins.

7.8(8,853)20161h 58m25

When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.

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Status
Released
Budget
$8.5M
Box office
$87.5M
Language
Korean
Part of Train to Busan Collection · 2 films
  • zombie
  • train
  • survival horror
  • pandemic
  • busan, south korea
  • south korea

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Yeon Sang-ho

Produced in

South Korea

Gallery

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Videos

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)NR22 Jul 2016
    • Theatrical (limited)R10th Anniversary 4K Re-Release14 Aug 2026
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereHorror Channel FrightFest29 Aug 2016
    • Theatrical1528 Oct 2016
    • Physical15Blu-ray / DVD27 Feb 2017
    • Physical15Train to Busan Trilogy (Blu-ray)30 Nov 2020
    • Physical154k Ultra HD27 May 2024
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival12 Aug 2016
    • TheatricalMA 15+18 Aug 2016
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereFantasia International Film Festival21 Jul 2016
    • Theatrical (limited)18A10th Anniversary 4K Re-Release14 Aug 2026
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical+1612 Jan 2017
    • Theatrical+16Reestreno 10° Aniversario29 Oct 2026
  • BoliviaBO

    • TheatricalReestreno 10° Aniversario29 Oct 2026
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1429 Dec 2016
  • ChileCL

    • Theatrical14Reestreno 10° Aniversario29 Oct 2026
  • ColombiaCO

    • Theatrical3 Sept 2026
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical1512 Jan 2017
  • EcuadorEC

    • TheatricalReestreno 10° Aniversario19 Nov 2026
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereCannes Film Festival13 May 2016
    • Theatrical1217 Aug 2016
    • Digital / OTT16Netflix17 Dec 2019
    • Digital / OTTPrime Video17 Jun 2021

Frequently asked questions

Train to Busan was released on 20 July 2016.

Audience reviews

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  • R

    Reno

    1/24/2017

    8/10

    **Horror express.** A week ago I saw a zombie film from Japan called 'I Am a Hero' and now this Korean. I have not seen a quality zombie film at the recent time. The second tier films like 'Cooties', 'Freaks of Nature', 'Scouts Guide...', all these were comedies. Probably 'World War Z' was the last decent zombie film I have seen and after that this is the one. So the timing of the film was another advantage. Since…

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    Gimly

    10/8/2018

    7/10

    With a couple of the zombie movies I've watched recently, I've found myself able to go so far in my reviews as to credit the films for some modicum of surprise originality, alongside a rating of four of five out of ten. But it has been **years** since I've been able to say that I saw a zombie movie I genuinely and wholeheartedly **enjoyed**. Or I should say, it **had** been years, right up until last night when I saw…

  • K

    Kamurai

    7/27/2020

    9/10

    Fantastic watch, will watch again, and can definitely recommend for those looking for a new zombie movie to watch. This one really had me yelling at the screen: I was heavily invested....until I was basically emotionally exhausted. I don't think I reacted quite how the director wanted me to react during that last act. This is a fascinating premise. A zombie outbreak that leaks onto a train (with just one infe…

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    Manuel São Bento

    10/27/2020

    10/10

    If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Zombie apocalypse is far from being a groundbreaking subgenre. The Walking Dead franchise is arguably the most popular show on Earth when it comes to portraying this supernatural future. World War Z and the Zombieland duology play that role in the movies' realm. However, all of these works fail to reach the always hig…

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    TkA

    7/30/2026

    9/10

    **Well worth your time at leasst once.** Train to Busan is an excellent zombie horror film on a train!\ \ It had great development, with character build to invest you in their survival on a zombie infested train. The pacing starts slow but by the time it hits full throttle you won't catch your breath, and you'll be on the edge of their seat.\ \ It's not the greatest zombie film of all time, but it stands on it…

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