Bullet Train Explosion Movie (2025) – Watch Online, Release Date, Cast, Story, Budget, Collection, Trailer, Poster, Review
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Bullet Train Explosion Movie Details
| Japanese Title | 新幹線大爆破 |
| Based on | The Bullet Train by Ari Kato, Ryunosuke Ono, and Junya Sato |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Release date | 23 April 2025 |
| Running time | 2hr 14min |
| Age rating | 13+ |
| Starring | Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Kanata Hosoda, Non, Takumi Saitoh, Machiko Ono, Jun Kaname, Hana Toyoshima |
| Directed by | Shinji Higuchi |
| Written by | Screenplay: Kazuhiro Nakagawa, Norichika Ōba |
| Produced by | Kota Ishizuka |
| Cinematography by | Yusuke Ichitsubo, Keizō Suzuki |
| Edited by | Kaori Umewaki, Atsuki Sato |
| Music by | Taisei Iwasaki, Yuma Yamaguchi |
| Production Design by | Takurô Katô, Eri Sakushima |
| Costume Design by | Daisuke Iga |
| Production Company | Episcope |
| Distributor | Netflix |
About Bullet Train Explosion Movie
A Japanese action crime thriller movie, Bullet Train Explosion (新幹線大爆破), is a modern remake of the 1975 movie “The Bullet Train“. It is directed by Shinji Higuchi, known for merging spectacular visuals with human drama in works like “Shin Godzilla (2016)“. Higuchi is a huge fan of the original film, and has boldly reconstructed the story for modern times.
This film stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, as train conductor Kazuya Takaichi, who tries to prevent the bomb from going off on the Hayabusa No. 60. With the important role Kanata Hosoda, Non, Takumi Saitoh, Machiko Ono, Jun Kaname and Hana Toyoshima also cast in the film.
This is Tsuyoshi Kusanagi reuniting with director Higuchi after “Doomsday: The Sinking of Japan (2006).” Unlike the original film, production for Bullet Train Explosion received support from the East Japan Railway Company, which provided actual Shinkansen units and railway facilities for filming.
Bullet Train Explosion Cast & Characters
- Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as Kazuya Takaichi
- Kanata Hosoda as Keiji Fujii
- Non as Chika Matsumoto
- Takumi Saitoh as Yuichi Kasagi
- Machiko Ono as Yuko Kagami
- Jun Kaname as Mitsuru Todoroki
- Hana Toyoshima as Yuzuki Onodera
- Daisuke Kuroda
- Satoru Matsuo
- Suzuka Ohgo
- Onoe Matsuya II
- Matsuya Onoe
- Naomasa Musaka
- Pierre Taki
- Bandō Yajūrō
- Yajuro Bando
Bullet Train Explosion Storyline
An urgent phone call comes into the bullet train general control center. The caller says that a bomb has been planted on the Hayabusa No. 60 bullet train heading toward Tokyo, and that it will explode as soon as its speed goes below 100 kilometers per hour. The criminal demands 100 billion yen in exchange for deactivating the bomb, forcing the railway workers into a desperate race against time as they struggle to prevent an explosion. Will the Hayabusa No. 60 be able to avert this disaster as it hurtles down the tracks?
Bullet Train Explosion Release Date
Bullet Train Explosion premiered on Netflix on 23 April 2025.
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Bullet Train Explosion Movie FAQs
Who is the director of Bullet Train Explosion movie?
Bullet Train Explosion is directed by Shinji Higuchi, a renowned Japanese filmmaker and special effects director, best known for co-directing Shin Godzilla (2016), directing Shin Ultraman (2022), and working on the Attack on Titan live-action films.
Who is the writer of Bullet Train Explosion Movie?
Bullet Train Explosion is a modern remake of the 1975 movie The Bullet Train, with the screenplay written by Kazuhiro Nakagawa and Norichika Ōba.
Who are the lead actors in Bullet Train Explosion?
The film stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as train conductor Kazuya Takaichi, who tries to prevent a bomb from detonating on the Hayabusa No. 60. Kanata Hosoda, Non, Takumi Saitoh, Machiko Ono, Jun Kaname, and Hana Toyoshima are also cast in important roles.
What is the plot of the Bullet Train Explosion movie?
The plot of the Japanese movie Bullet Train Explosion revolves around a group of individuals who strap bombs to a Japanese bullet train in an attempt to extort money from the government.
When will Bullet Train Explosion movie be released?
Bullet Train Explosion starts streaming worldwide on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
Will Bullet Train Explosion be available for streaming?
Yes, Bullet Train Explosion premiered on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, on Netflix.
Where can I watch Bullet Train Explosion Movie Online?
You can watch Bullet Train Explosion exclusively on Netflix, starting April 23, 2025.
