Train to Busan (2016)
📌 Available on Apple TV🛡️ Older teens 14+
📖 Story
A estranged father and his daughter board an express train bound for Busan, seeking reconciliation and a fresh start. Train to Busan transforms into a survival nightmare when a zombie outbreak seals them inside a metal coffin hurtling through a devastated landscape. What begins as a intimate family journey becomes a desperate fight for humanity itself, where trust fractures and strangers become allies in the face of relentless horror. In 118 minutes, a simple commute becomes the most harrowing night of their lives.
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Watchprint
Psychological
87
Excellent match
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneDark and heavy
ExperienceUnease and pressure
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect oppressive atmosphere and dark tension to drive the experience more than easy entertainment.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
📌 CinemaHook estimate
Intended for viewers 14 and older; contains mature content.
Runtime
118 min
Original language
Korean
Country of origin
South Korea
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorYeon Sang-ho
WritingPark Joo-suk
CastGong YooKim Su-anJung Yu-miDon LeeChoi Woo-shik
ProductionKim Woo-taekKim Yeon-hoLee Dong-ha
MusicKang Bong-sungChoi Tae-youngGang Hye-yeong
CinematographyLee Hyung-deokSong Gyeong-seopJung Hoon
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✨Availability Snapshot7 offers
Train to Busan is currently listed across official watch options including Apple TV.
Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Apple TV. Purchase starts from 4.99 GBP on Apple TV.
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![UK Trailer [Subtitled]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0_sV9luPnMk/hqdefault.jpg)
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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🔥Huge commercial success10.3x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue reached a very high multiple of the production cost
The release achieved a very large return multiple, clearly beyond a normal strong success.
Quick pulse
Huge success
💹 Return multiple: 10.3x📈 ROI: +930%🧾 Huge commercial success
💰Budget
$8.5M8.5 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$87.5M87.5 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🔥Commercial gap
+$79M+79 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🔥Return multiple
10.3x10.3x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $8.5M • Revenue: $87.5M • Commercial gap: +$79M ROI +930%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Return multiple is very high.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Gong Yoo
Seok-woo
Kim Su-an
Soo-ahn
Jung Yu-mi
Sung-gyeong
Don Lee
Sang-hwa
Choi Woo-shik
Yeong-gook
An So-hee
Jin-hee
Kim Eui-sung
Yong-suk
Ye Su-jeong
In-gil
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Park Myung-shin
Jong-gil
Choi Gwi-hwa
Homeless Man
Jeong Seok-yong
Captain of KTX
Kim Chang-hwan
Kim Jin-mo
Jang Hyuk-jin
Ki-chul
Shim Eun-kyung
Stowaway
Director: Yeon Sang-ho
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch Train to Busan?
The film is available on Apple TV, where you can search for it directly and watch it with your subscription. It's available in high quality with multiple language support.
2What is the duration and is it family-friendly?
The film is 118 minutes long (approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes), and as a horror and thriller film, it's recommended for teenagers and adults. It contains violent scenes and may not be suitable for young children.
3What is the plot of Train to Busan briefly?
The film follows a busy father trying to mend his relationship with his daughter through a train journey, but the world collapses outside the window when a zombie apocalypse breaks out. The train becomes a safe haven for passengers trying to survive amid a terrifying nightmare.
4Who is the director and main cast of the film?
The film is directed by Sang-ho Yeon, with Gong Yoo in the lead role as the father, alongside other talented actors. This South Korean production achieved worldwide success since its 2016 release.
5What types of films are similar to Train to Busan?
The film combines elements of horror, thriller, action, and adventure, making it similar to classic zombie films and disaster movies. If you enjoyed this film, you'll appreciate other Korean horror films and Asian cinema productions.
6When was the film released and was it successful?
The film was released in 2016 and achieved significant worldwide success both critically and commercially. It became one of the most famous Asian horror films and received high ratings from viewers around the world.
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