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ADVENTURE . 1985 . 1h 48m . 7.2/10

Night on the Galactic Railroad_

"Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film."

Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.

Starring Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori
7.2/10
Rating
1h 48m
Runtime
1985
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film.

Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.

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Cast
Mayumi Tanaka stars as Giovanni (voice) in Night on the Galactic Railroad.
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Year context
Night on the Galactic Railroad was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As...
Night on the Galactic Railroad is a Adventure, Animation, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 48m.

CAST (18)

Mayumi Tanaka
Mayumi Tanaka
Giovanni (voice)
Chika Sakamoto
Chika Sakamoto
Campanella (voice)
Junko Hori
Junko Hori
Zanelli (voice)
KN
Kaori Nakahara
Kaoru (voice)
Yoshie Shimamura
Yoshie Shimamura
Giovanni's Mother (voice)
RN
Reiko Niimura
Old Woman (voice)
AI
Ayumi Ishijo
(voice)
AH
Ayako Hori
(voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
Chikao Ohtsuka
Birdcatcher (voice)
HK
Hidehiro Kikuchi
Young Man (voice)
Yuriko Fuchizaki
Yuriko Fuchizaki
Tadashi (voice)
SY
Shun Yashiro
(voice)
Fujio Tokita
Fujio Tokita
Lighthouse Keeper (voice)
Gorō Naya
Gorō Naya
Campanella's Father (voice)
Miyuki Ichijou
Miyuki Ichijou
Marceau (voice)
Ryuji Saikachi
Ryuji Saikachi
Store Owner (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Takeshi Aono
Wireless Operator (voice)
Tetsuya Kaji
Tetsuya Kaji
Conductor (voice)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (93 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Night on the Galactic Railroad about?
Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.
How long is Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who stars in Night on the Galactic Railroad?
The cast of Night on the Galactic Railroad includes Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Kaori Nakahara, Yoshie Shimamura.
What is the rating of Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 93 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (6)

Adventure Animation Drama Family Mystery Fantasy
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