Bullet Train (2022)
Kernel Score: 86% · 7,308 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Comedy, Thriller
Released: 2022-08-03
Runtime: 126 minutes
Is Bullet Train worth watching?
Worth watching. A fast, cartoonish action comedy of assassins crammed onto one Japanese train. It's slick and funny when it works, but it's stylised and can be overlong.
Watch it if you
- like stylish action comedies
- enjoy Brad Pitt being silly
- want a fast, light thriller
Skip it if you
- dislike cartoonish violence
- want a serious thriller
Best for: Popcorn night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Bullet Train
- Stream: Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Bullet Train parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Bullet Train is an R-rated action-comedy with frequent violent assassin fights and dark humor.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent stylized violence including hitman fights, poisoning, and a deadly snake, played partly for dark comedy.
- Language: Moderate — Strong language used throughout in keeping with its R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Bullet Train
If you liked Bullet Train, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Deadpool 2 (2018) — 85%: Same director, a fast and wisecracking action comedy.
- Nobody (2021) — 89%: An unlikely action hero with dark humour.
- The Fall Guy (2024) — 78%: Same director, a stuntman action comedy.
- Pulp Fiction (1994) — 93%: Stylish crime with quotable dialogue.
- Wild Tales (2014) — 89%: Dark, wild stories of revenge and anger.
- The Killer (2022) — 86%: Cold assassin thriller with style.
Director
Cast
- Brad Pitt as Ladybug
- Joey King as Prince
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tangerine
- Brian Tyree Henry as Lemon
- Andrew Koji as Kimura
- Hiroyuki Sanada as The Elder
- Michael Shannon as White Death
- Sandra Bullock as Maria
- Bad Bunny as Wolf
- Logan Lerman as The Son
Bullet Train FAQ
Is Bullet Train worth watching?
Worth watching. A fast, cartoonish action comedy of assassins crammed onto one Japanese train. It's slick and funny when it works, but it's stylised and can be overlong.
Where can I watch Bullet Train?
In the US you can stream Bullet Train on Hulu, Fubo and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Bullet Train OK for kids?
Bullet Train is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Bullet Train is an R-rated action-comedy with frequent violent assassin fights and dark humor.
What movies are like Bullet Train?
If you liked Bullet Train, try Deadpool 2, Nobody, The Fall Guy and Pulp Fiction.