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Train to Busan
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Yeon Sang-ho. With Gong Yoo, Kim Su-an, Jung Yu-mi.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Train to Busan.
MoviHero lists July 20, 2016 as the release date for Train to Busan. Yeon Sang-ho is the listed director. The listed cast includes Gong Yoo as Seok-woo, Kim Su-an as Soo-ahn, Jung Yu-mi as Sung-gyeong, Don Lee as Sang-hwa. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 20, 2016
GenresAdventure · Thriller · Action · Horror
Runtime1h 58m
DirectorYeon Sang-ho
CastGong Yoo as Seok-woo, Kim Su-an as Soo-ahn, Jung Yu-mi as Sung-gyeong, Don Lee as Sang-hwa
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Train to Busan right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Train to Busan runs 1h 58m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 8,899 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary8/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“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…”
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“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…”
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“Well worth your time at leasst once. Train to Busan is an excellent zombie horror film on a train!\ \ It had great development, with…”
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“83/100 A work-driven funds manager is forced to take his daughter, by train, to Busan to drop her off at her mom's when the zombie…”
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“"Soo-an" (Kim Su-an) is one of those annoyingly whiny kids who is fed up being neglected by her successful, selfish and divorced father "Seok-woo" (Gong…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherYeong-gookYeong-gook appears in Train to Busan (2016).Open character guide otherSung-gyeongSung-gyeong appears in Train to Busan (2016).Open character guide otherSeok-wooSeok-woo appears in Train to Busan (2016).Open character guide otherSoo-ahnSoo-ahn appears in Train to Busan (2016).Open character guide otherSang-hwaSang-hwa appears in Train to Busan (2016).Open character guide
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