Bullet Train poster

Bullet Train (2022)

Film · 2h 6m · Rated R

Action, Comedy, Thriller

An unlucky assassin finds his new peaceful approach tested by a train full of lethal, darkly comedic adversaries.

Campy and pulpy, with dark satire. A party watch at full speed. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Hulu.

Bullet Train parents guide

It stays inside its R, with some innuendo or implied sex and brutal violence.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Graphic gore
Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence
Brutal violence
Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity
Mild
Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language
Strong
Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is Bullet Train scary?
No. Bullet Train is not a scary watch.
How gory is Bullet Train?
Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Bullet Train rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is an R, with brutal violence, frequent strong language and graphic gore. Keep it for adults.

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves the ending open to interpretation.

Cast and crew

Directed byDavid Leitch
StarringBrad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada

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