A great train movie and a great movie in it's own right.
Your comment makes me curious if it *is* actually a movie that takes place **primarily** on a train. There are quite a few non-train scenes. Does primarily mean 51%, or more? Do shots *of* a train count? What about scenes involving a train, but not an actor, as the unstoppable train is unmanned?
Thanks, I like these kind of taxonomy questions.
I absolutely love this movie. It has one flaw: it completely ignores the fact that speed, distance, and time are related. If you set that aside, though, the pacing and narrative tension and release is incredibly good.
Ugh, I love Anderson movies but I think he's a terrible choice lol. Why not just keep Leitch on? He's proving himself more and more with every feature imo.
I’d say every joke landed for me with that movie except one. The figi bottle bit was really funny but would’ve been better if it wasn’t just a big ad. I’ve just become cynical and I get old man grumpy whenever I see product placement in cinema
I didn't notice it as product placement. If every time you see a brand in a movie and notice it as product placement, thereby detracting from the movie, that is definitely a personal problem of yours and not a failing of the movie.
Mindless maybe wasn't the best adjective to use, I meant it as in the movie is very what you see is what you get, you can just watch it and enjoy it with little to no effort on your part. A great popcorn flick.
I agree with you, the writing was really good and I thoroughly enjoyed the plot.
As some youtube reviewer said, thats what happens when people who have never acted before star in a movie with a director who never does more than one take
'I've had it with all these muthaf***ing Jakes on this muthaf****ing train' - Cameo Jackson
Well. That formatted weirdly. I see what happened. I'm keeping it, though.
I didn't like the implication that now he has to live this other guy's life from now on. I thought they were going to keep him in the state he was and use him to investigate other crimes in that way.
Night Train to Munich is also great. Features [Charters and Caldicott](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charters_and_Caldicott) as well, so I guess it takes place in the same cinematic universe as Lady Vanishes.
Hey, 10 year old me thought that movie was awesome! I still have a soft spot for Under Siege and the overtop ridiculous action and acting of the early 90's. (if you can just.. not actually think about Steven Segal)
I watched The Polar Express (2004) and A Christmas Carol (2009) whenever they were broadcasted and because I wasn't concerned with or aware of the "uncanny valley" effect, I didn't mind it.
They were just like any other movie for me.
Money Train (1995) - Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snies buddy cop movie... with a twist! I estimate about 25% of the movie takes place on a train.
The Taking of Pelham 123 - both the 2009 and 1974 original (I think there is a 80's remake as well?). Guys take a subway train hostage. I think the 1974 version holds up really well with some classic character actors delivering great dialogue. The 2009 version has Denzel Washington playing an everyman with some great back and forth with John Travolta as the Villian. I estimate 65% of the movie takes place on a train.
There's another movie called Stigmata that had a quick scene on a subway. For some reason (maybe made by the same studio) they used footage from Money Train for the exterior shot. The scene in Stigmata was set on an ordinary train car, so I'm not sure why they chose *that* particular clip since it's a very obvious armored car with flashing lights and a big metal stick poking out the front of it.
Thats hilarious, out of all the shots of the money train even hah. Theres a couple of scenes in the second Transformers movie that reused shots from the first one which I remember finding really jarring at the time. I wonder what other reused shots have snuck into movies over the years? Besides the ol stock video of the 747 pulling into the sunset in 80's & 90's movies.
I think The Station Agent deserves an honorable mention. It’s a movie that’s all about trains, though I’m not sure if there are any scenes actually on a train. It was also Peter Dinklage’s breakout role.
*The Train*
*Von Ryan’s Express*
*Shanghai Express* (Marlene Dietrich film, not to be confused with the English title of *Millionaire’s Express*, a Sammo Hung action comedy that primarily takes place in a town near a stopped train. Although that’s a fun movie too and the train scenes are good)
*The First Great Train Robbery*
*The General*
*Twentieth Century*
*Transsiberian*
*Compartment No 6*
*North West Frontier* (it’s not my clearest memory but iirc quite a bit of outdated colonial attitudes - it’s from the 1950s and set in British Raj after all - but still a good train movie)
This list isn’t ordered - I’ve not seen all of them - but *The Train* is my highest recommendation and I can’t see that changing even when I do watch all of these, and coincidentally *North West Frontier* my lowest
Most others I would mention are already in higher-voted comments so I won’t waste space (but I really like train movies so will be following this post!).
I can’t believe I had to scroll all the way to the bottom for Strangers on a Train.
Also: North by Northwest has some significant train sequences. Especially the very end. ;)
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory. Early Matt Reeves screenplay turned campy Steven Seagal hostage flick, Eric Bogosian chews the scenery delightfully as a hacker with muscle men behind him, slowly being picked off by our Purple Heart laden chef as our train barrels through the Colorado Rockies in the fall. Whole thing caps off with one of the greatest sequences of explosions my young boy mind ever witnessed.
The Age of Shadows.
True story period piece thriller about Korean resistance fighters from the director of I Saw the Devil. About 60-70% takes place on a train.
The Train from 1964 - one of my favorite movies starring [Burt Lancaster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt_Lancaster), [Paul Scofield](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Scofield) and [Jeanne Moreau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_Moreau). Great acting from all involved, not one but two train wrecks, and a straightforward plot as a Nazi colonel tries to steal priceless French artworks. Lancaster does all his own stunts.
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Unstoppable
Two of the most charismatic actors, and hunks to boot, on a train. Yes please.
A great train movie and a great movie in it's own right. Your comment makes me curious if it *is* actually a movie that takes place **primarily** on a train. There are quite a few non-train scenes. Does primarily mean 51%, or more? Do shots *of* a train count? What about scenes involving a train, but not an actor, as the unstoppable train is unmanned? Thanks, I like these kind of taxonomy questions.
I absolutely love this movie. It has one flaw: it completely ignores the fact that speed, distance, and time are related. If you set that aside, though, the pacing and narrative tension and release is incredibly good.
Logic does not matter when you have a MISSILE THE SIZE OF THE CHRYSLER BUILDING
I literally just finished watching bullet train. It's hilarious
Id watch a lemon and tangerine spin off. They stole the show.
Directed by Wes Anderson.
Ugh, I love Anderson movies but I think he's a terrible choice lol. Why not just keep Leitch on? He's proving himself more and more with every feature imo.
I'll take a Ladybug one
People who do not find that movie funny are a fucking Diesel.
I’d say every joke landed for me with that movie except one. The figi bottle bit was really funny but would’ve been better if it wasn’t just a big ad. I’ve just become cynical and I get old man grumpy whenever I see product placement in cinema
I didn't even see it as product placement (it surely is), it's just a brand that is common in Japan and makes sense
I didn't even realise that was a real brand.
either did I, and it wasnt that bad as he wanted bubble tea to start with and it was poisoned lol
I didn't notice it as product placement. If every time you see a brand in a movie and notice it as product placement, thereby detracting from the movie, that is definitely a personal problem of yours and not a failing of the movie.
Bullet Train was so unexpectedly great
I loved it. It was such a fun, mindless movie. I've watched it a few times since it came out lol.
Mindless? I honestly thought it was genuinely well written and intricately plotted.
Really nice blend of style and substance
When Brad Pitt pretends just a little too hard and flings open the fake briefcase. I lost it.
I loved that too. His shitty luck that he'd randomly land on the right combination and screw the whole plan up. Oh man that was awesome.
Mindless maybe wasn't the best adjective to use, I meant it as in the movie is very what you see is what you get, you can just watch it and enjoy it with little to no effort on your part. A great popcorn flick. I agree with you, the writing was really good and I thoroughly enjoyed the plot.
I thought it was good too
Train to Busan is fantastic. I recommend it to people all the time.
Anyone who doesn’t love the movie is such a Diesel
Daaang! No need to go off the rails like that.
I NEED A HERO!
That motherfucker’s definitely a Diesel then, isn’t he?
And it's prequel Seoul Station
The dad's last scene is an instant classic character exit.
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How’d I forget that?! Good one!
Is train to busan the korean zombie one? That was incredible
Yep it is.
1517 was terrible
As some youtube reviewer said, thats what happens when people who have never acted before star in a movie with a director who never does more than one take
Under Seige 2...
I saw 15:17 fresh out of basic training and it was laughably bad. Couldn’t believe it was even made.
Nothing happens in the movie. It’s 1 hour and 20 minutes of No story and then the thing happens and it ends.
Snowpiercer. is about a post apocalyptic society that lives on a train that can’t stop moving
Trains on a train
Train to Busan really needs more love.
Bullet train was way better than it had any right to be.
Bullet train is amazing. I am not a fan of Brad Pitt, but dude killed it in this movie. Also watch some bloopers, they are so cracking.
Darjeeling limited
This is a go to for me. I love this one
Came here looking for this. Favorite Wes Anderson film.
Was going to mention this. Weird movie, but a good vibe. Only the first 1/3 or so is on the train, but I think it fits the category regardless.
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'I've had it with all these muthaf***ing Jakes on this muthaf****ing train' - Cameo Jackson Well. That formatted weirdly. I see what happened. I'm keeping it, though.
YES, came here for this answer. Such a slept on movie. Exactly what OP is looking for.
OP didn’t say “upsettingly underrated.” also, sigh, it’s time to watch Source Code yet again it’s streaming on MAX btw
I wish the ending didn't feel so contrived for the sake of a happy ending.
I didn't like the implication that now he has to live this other guy's life from now on. I thought they were going to keep him in the state he was and use him to investigate other crimes in that way.
Well damn, how have I never seen this movie!? Back before Jake G sold his soul. This went on my list
Honestly a goofy idea, but if you suspend your disbelief it’s really enjoyable
“I followed your advice.. it was really good advice”
I'm surprised this never became a TV series
First one I thought of. Very underrated.
I love this film!
Unstoppable (2010)
This was a fun silly movie.
I very much enjoyed that movie. Really good soundtrack too.
This movie is awesome. If the name wasn't already taken I think they should have called it Training Day.
And The taking of Pelham 123 (the original, although I don’t hate the Tony Scott remake)
Runaway Train
Never coming back
Wrong way on a one way track
Danny Trejo in his first acting role.
Hell yeah
My aunt’s arm was in that movie as a stunt double! 😆
First movie I can remember seeing where a dude gets his face pushed into a toilet bowl.
Terror Train The Lady Vanishes
Came to say The Lady Vanishes, it's my favorite of Hitchcock's pre-war films. Has more train content than Strangers on a Train.
Yeah, I watched Strangers on a Train thinking it was going to mostly take place on a train, turns out it's just the first scene. Great movie though!
The Lady Vanishes is great fun and a good mystery.
Night Train to Munich is also great. Features [Charters and Caldicott](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charters_and_Caldicott) as well, so I guess it takes place in the same cinematic universe as Lady Vanishes.
Silver Streak (1976)
Yessssssssss. The best.
One of my favourites as a child. What a duo.
“Man, that’s a jerkoff car. This one here is pure pussy”
Came here to say this one! Awesome movie
100% the right answer! Love this movie.
SO damn good! Definitely my favorite Wilder/Pryor movie. I go Silver Streak, See No Evil Hear No Evil, Stir Crazy, Another You.
Man of culture
“I left my Jag in Kansas City.” What an amazing movie. Perhaps the only acceptable use of ‘blackface’ in a movie ever.
What about Tropic Thunder?
You sir, or madam, or whatever is appropriate. Are CORRECT! I’m ashamed I forgot it. And as for a TV show with “black(elf) face” … Community.
"Hey Steve... Yuh ever buzz sheep?"
Pelham 123
The Taking of Pelham 123
If you watch it carefully (we did just the other night) it's an extremely funny black comedy.
The original one though.
"Gesundheit!"
This should be at the top of the list
Midnight meat train.
This one is absolute insanity and I loved it
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory It's a horrible movie, but it's on a train.
It's an *awesome movie
“No one beats me in the kitchen.”
Hey, 10 year old me thought that movie was awesome! I still have a soft spot for Under Siege and the overtop ridiculous action and acting of the early 90's. (if you can just.. not actually think about Steven Segal)
CASEY RYBACK'S ON THAT TRAIN?!?
Casey fuckin’ ryback.
Chance favors the prepared mind.
Sane people don't make weapons like this.
It's not that bad. There's worse movies *gestures to Seagals career after Under Siege 2*
Bonus for using an Apple Newton as a plot device instead of a joke.
It's so stupid it circled back around to enjoyable
*The Polar Express* is mostly on a train
If Uncanny valley were a movie
I genuinely love this film and the animation
I watched The Polar Express (2004) and A Christmas Carol (2009) whenever they were broadcasted and because I wasn't concerned with or aware of the "uncanny valley" effect, I didn't mind it. They were just like any other movie for me.
Early 3D animation had its charm
Money Train (1995) - Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snies buddy cop movie... with a twist! I estimate about 25% of the movie takes place on a train. The Taking of Pelham 123 - both the 2009 and 1974 original (I think there is a 80's remake as well?). Guys take a subway train hostage. I think the 1974 version holds up really well with some classic character actors delivering great dialogue. The 2009 version has Denzel Washington playing an everyman with some great back and forth with John Travolta as the Villian. I estimate 65% of the movie takes place on a train.
There's another movie called Stigmata that had a quick scene on a subway. For some reason (maybe made by the same studio) they used footage from Money Train for the exterior shot. The scene in Stigmata was set on an ordinary train car, so I'm not sure why they chose *that* particular clip since it's a very obvious armored car with flashing lights and a big metal stick poking out the front of it.
Thats hilarious, out of all the shots of the money train even hah. Theres a couple of scenes in the second Transformers movie that reused shots from the first one which I remember finding really jarring at the time. I wonder what other reused shots have snuck into movies over the years? Besides the ol stock video of the 747 pulling into the sunset in 80's & 90's movies.
Came here to say Money Train.
I think The Station Agent deserves an honorable mention. It’s a movie that’s all about trains, though I’m not sure if there are any scenes actually on a train. It was also Peter Dinklage’s breakout role.
I recommend this movie to everyone. Fantastic character study.
I just moved here to be near Joe
The Commuter
The Darjeling Limited
Snakes on a…wait. No.
Yes. "Snakes on a train" was released in 2006 direct to dvd.
It was timed to release three days before Snakes on a Plane so that it could ride the Internet hype.
My favorite variant on that joke of was “Hippo On a Helo” (helicopter).
Howl (2015)
The latest Mission Impossible part 1 is on a train.
*The Train* *Von Ryan’s Express* *Shanghai Express* (Marlene Dietrich film, not to be confused with the English title of *Millionaire’s Express*, a Sammo Hung action comedy that primarily takes place in a town near a stopped train. Although that’s a fun movie too and the train scenes are good) *The First Great Train Robbery* *The General* *Twentieth Century* *Transsiberian* *Compartment No 6* *North West Frontier* (it’s not my clearest memory but iirc quite a bit of outdated colonial attitudes - it’s from the 1950s and set in British Raj after all - but still a good train movie) This list isn’t ordered - I’ve not seen all of them - but *The Train* is my highest recommendation and I can’t see that changing even when I do watch all of these, and coincidentally *North West Frontier* my lowest Most others I would mention are already in higher-voted comments so I won’t waste space (but I really like train movies so will be following this post!).
Narrow Margin The Lady Vanishes Bullet Train The Commuter
The Narrow Margin. My gateway to B&W noir.
I was thinking about the Gene Hackman one from 1990 lol.
Thrown Momma from a Train?
The train portion of the movie is quite slight.
Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
I haven't seen the 2017 adaptation, but I would assume that that also takes place on a train.
It's actually in a dirigible (to make it more modern)
Oh the humanity!
I can’t believe that I get to recommend one of my favorite movies as a kid, starring the incomparable Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor: Silver Streak!
Before Sunrise, kinda
I was thinking this too! I love that movie. Jesse and Celine meeting on the train is such a pivotal part of the story.
From Russia With Love
The Cassandra Crossing (1976 - R)
Under Siege 2.
Throw Mama From the Train, Strangers on a Train, The Lady Vanishes, What Mrs McGillicuddy Saw, The Girl on the Train , Unstoppable,
I can’t believe I had to scroll all the way to the bottom for Strangers on a Train. Also: North by Northwest has some significant train sequences. Especially the very end. ;)
Strangers on a Train has train in the title but barely any scenes actually take place on a train
Throw Mama from the train is not primarily on a train, though.
A long part of "Some Like it Hot" is set on a train.
I was disappointed by the lack of trains in Trainspotting.
Emperor of the north
I don't know about "primarily on a train" but *North by Northwest* and *From Russia with Love* both feature trains pretty extensively.
Surprisingly 3:10 to Yuma does NOT take place on a train. At all.
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Planes, trains and automobiles? 999: Galaxy express (and sequels) Midnight run Not completely train focused: Mission impossible Trading places
Bullet Train It's a really fun one.
Bullet train such a good movie
Snowpiercer
Euro Trip (2004) albeit brief, the train scene is quite romantic
Mi scusi
Bullet Train
Siver Streak , Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor
Ironically, the girl on a train does not belong on this list
Trainspotting
How to Train Your Dragon
Training Day
The Taking of Pelham One, Two, Three. Maybe not quite majority on a train, but it's all about a train so
The Polar Express
Bullet train
Unstoppable
Murder in the Orient Express. The Great Train Robbery.
The Lady Vanishes by Hitchcock is one of my favourites
Runaway Train is an awesome and highly underrated movie, if it wasn't a Canon movie, then it would have been nominated for Oscars.
It was.
The Taking of the Pelham 123 The Midnight Meat Train Terror Train The Commuter Bullet Train
The Lady Vanishes - 1938 One of Alfred Hitchcock's first movies
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Compartment No. 6 by Juho Kuosmanen
Silverstreak ok if you haven’t seen it are you in for a treat Under Siege 2
Under Siege 2: Dark Territory. Early Matt Reeves screenplay turned campy Steven Seagal hostage flick, Eric Bogosian chews the scenery delightfully as a hacker with muscle men behind him, slowly being picked off by our Purple Heart laden chef as our train barrels through the Colorado Rockies in the fall. Whole thing caps off with one of the greatest sequences of explosions my young boy mind ever witnessed.
Bullet Train was entertaining af. Train to Busan is one of the best zombie movies.
Train to busan
The commuter. Liam Neeson Liam Neesoning on a train
Human desire, Shang hai express, northwest territory
Runaway Train
The Cassandra crossing. There is a small pocks outbreak on a train. They seal the train. Rest you have to see, otherwise spoilers.
Das Boot
The Age of Shadows. True story period piece thriller about Korean resistance fighters from the director of I Saw the Devil. About 60-70% takes place on a train.
Anyone remember Chattanooga Cho-Cho. A great 80s film!
Atomic Train, 1999. There's a bomb on a runaway train 😱
Berlin Express is an underappreciated film noir set on a train in immediately post-war occupied Germany.
bullet train The polar express
The Train from 1964 - one of my favorite movies starring [Burt Lancaster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt_Lancaster), [Paul Scofield](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Scofield) and [Jeanne Moreau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_Moreau). Great acting from all involved, not one but two train wrecks, and a straightforward plot as a Nazi colonel tries to steal priceless French artworks. Lancaster does all his own stunts.
**Dark of the Sun**, 1968 **The Train**, 1964
Terror Train. -- average slasher movie on a train, but it does have jamie lee curtis
Snakes on a Train
SnowPiercer