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7.4 / 10(8,037 votes)IMDbR20222h 6m$239.3M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Bullet Train

“The end of the line is just the beginning.”

Synopsis

Unlucky assassin Ladybug is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world's fastest train.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official Trailer 2Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-07

Release History & Theatrical Window

Streaming Window: 53 Days
World Premiere

Locarno Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 5, 2022

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

September 27, 2022

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 18, 2022

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.66x ROI)

Production Budget

$90M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$239.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.66x

+$149.3M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $90MWorldwide: $239.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Leitch
Screenplay & Story
Zak Olkewicz
Original Score
Dominic Lewis
Original Title
Bullet Train
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Japanese, English, Russian, Spanish
Runtime
2h 6m
Production Budget
$90M
Worldwide Gross
$239.3M
Production Studios
87North Productions, Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Leitch

Screenplay & Story

Zak Olkewicz, Kotaro Isaka

Original Score & Music

Dominic Lewis

Director of Photography

Jonathan Sela, Bridger Nielson, David J. Myrick

Film Editing

Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir

Producers

Brent O'Connor, Ryosuke Saegusa, Kelly McCormick, Antoine Fuqua, Yuma Terada

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Kotaro Isaka

Department Leadership Roster

Dominic Lewis

Dominic Lewis

Original Music Composer

David Scheunemann

David Scheunemann

Production Design

Sarah Evelyn

Costume Design

Jonathan Sela

Jonathan Sela

Director of Photography

Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir

Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir

Editor

Michael Brazelton

Visual Effects Supervisor

Greg Rementer

Greg Rementer

Stunt Coordinator

David Leitch

David Leitch

Director

Zak Olkewicz

Zak Olkewicz

Screenplay

Kelly McCormick

Kelly McCormick

Producer

Antoine Fuqua

Antoine Fuqua

Producer

David Leitch

David Leitch

Producer

Stephen James

Stephen James

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Canada14A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bullet Train

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bullet Train about?

Unlucky assassin Ladybug is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world's fastest train.

Who directed Bullet Train?

Bullet Train was directed by David Leitch.

Who stars in Bullet Train?

The principal cast of Bullet Train includes Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji.

When was Bullet Train released and how long is it?

Bullet Train was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.

What was the box office and production budget of Bullet Train?

Bullet Train had a reported production budget of $90M and grossed $239.3M at the worldwide box office (2.66 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Bullet Train?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bullet Train was composed by Dominic Lewis.

Is Bullet Train based on a book or true story?

Bullet Train is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Kotaro Isaka".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bullet Train?

Bullet Train holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).