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HORROR . 2016 . 1h 58m . Korean . 7.7/10

Train to Busan_

"Life-or-death survival begins."

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.

Director Yeon Sang-ho
Starring Gong Yoo, Kim Su-an, Jung Yu-mi
Box Office $87.5M
7.7/10
Rating
$87.5M
Box Office
1h 58m
Runtime
2016
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+930% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Train to Busan poster
Life-or-death survival begins.

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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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Train to Busan earned $87.5M worldwide on a $8.5M budget — a 930% return on investment.
Director
Train to Busan was directed by Yeon Sang-ho.
Yeon Sang-ho →
Cast
Gong Yoo stars as Seok-woo in Train to Busan.
Gong Yoo →
Year context
Train to Busan was released 10 years ago in 2016.

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$8.5M
Budget
$87.5M
Revenue
+930%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Language
Korean
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (8,161 votes)
Popularity
17
Budget
$8,500,000
Box Office
$87,547,518
Profit
+$79,047,518
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Train to Busan 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.
How long is Train to Busan?
Train to Busan has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who directed Train to Busan?
Train to Busan was directed by Yeon Sang-ho.
Who stars in Train to Busan?
The cast of Train to Busan includes Gong Yoo, Kim Su-an, Jung Yu-mi, Don Lee, Choi Woo-shik.
How much did Train to Busan make at the box office?
Train to Busan earned $87,547,518 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $8,500,000.
What is the rating of Train to Busan?
Train to Busan has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 8,161 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Horror Thriller Action Adventure

KEYWORDS (7)

halloween zombie train survival horror pandemic busan, south korea south korea
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