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Night on the Galactic Railroad

1985·Movie·108 min·7.1(98)

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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Where to watch Night on the Galactic Railroad in United States

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Where is Night on the Galactic Railroad streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesCrunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Philo, Eternal FamilyAmazon Video
CanadaCrunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll
GermanyAmazon Video
South Koreawavve, Watcha, TVINGwavve, Google Play Movies

About Night on the Galactic Railroad

Night on the Galactic Railroad is a 1985 Japanese-language adventure, animation and drama film directed by Gisaburō Sugii. The cast is led by Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Philo.

Night on the Galactic Railroad was produced by Nippon Herald Films, The Asahi Shimbun, and Group TAC and made in Japan. It was released on July 13, 1985.

Director
Gisaburō Sugii
Writers
Minoru Betsuyaku
Release date
July 13, 1985
Original language
Japanese
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Production
Nippon Herald Films, The Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC
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Night on the Galactic Railroad cast & crew

Night on the Galactic Railroad was directed by Gisaburō Sugii and written by Minoru Betsuyaku.

The cast features Mayumi Tanaka as Giovanni (voice), Chika Sakamoto as Campanella (voice), Junko Hori as Zanelli (voice), Kaori Nakahara as Kaoru (voice), Yoshie Shimamura as Giovanni's Mother (voice), and Reiko Niimura as Old Woman (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Haruomi Hosono, cinematography is by Nobuo Koyama, and it was produced by Masato Hara and Atsumi Tashiro.

Is Night on the Galactic Railroad worth watching?

Night on the Galactic Railroad holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 98 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, animation, and drama, Night on the Galactic Railroad is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Night on the Galactic Railroad

In United States, you can stream Night on the Galactic Railroad on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Philo, Eternal Family, and RetroCrush Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Night on the Galactic Railroad

Mayumi Tanaka

Mayumi Tanaka

Giovanni (voice)

Chika Sakamoto

Chika Sakamoto

Campanella (voice)

Junko Hori

Junko Hori

Zanelli (voice)

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Kaori Nakahara

Kaoru (voice)

Yoshie Shimamura

Yoshie Shimamura

Giovanni's Mother (voice)

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Reiko Niimura

Old Woman (voice)

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Ayumi Ishijo

(voice)

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Ayako Hori

(voice)

Chikao Ohtsuka

Chikao Ohtsuka

Birdcatcher (voice)

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Hidehiro Kikuchi

Young Man (voice)

Yuriko Fuchizaki

Yuriko Fuchizaki

Tadashi (voice)

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Shun Yashiro

(voice)

Night on the Galactic Railroad — FAQs

Where can I watch Night on the Galactic Railroad in United States?

Night on the Galactic Railroad is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Philo, Eternal Family in United States.

Is Night on the Galactic Railroad on Crunchyroll?

Yes — Night on the Galactic Railroad is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.

What language is Night on the Galactic Railroad in?

Night on the Galactic Railroad is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Night on the Galactic Railroad?

Night on the Galactic Railroad runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).

What is Night on the Galactic Railroad rated?

It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 98 ratings.

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