Movie

Berlin Express

“Trapped on a Train of Terror!”

★ 6.2(65)19481h 27m

Berlin Express is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Berlin Express

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Good to know

Director: Jacques Tourneur
Release date: 1948-05-01
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

Berlin Express — trailer

About Berlin Express

Berlin Express is a 1948 movie in the Thriller, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Jacques Tourneur, starring Merle Oberon, Robert Ryan and Charles Korvin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Berlin Express in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In post-war Europe, a diverse group of passengers aboard a U.S. Army train to bombed-out Frankfurt becomes involved in a Nazi assassination plot.

Cast

Merle Oberon

Lucienne

Robert Ryan

Robert Lindley

Charles Korvin

Perrot

Paul Lukas

Dr. Bernhardt

Robert Coote

Sterling

Reinhold Schünzel

Walther

Roman Toporow

Maxim Kiroshilov

Peter von Zerneck

Hans Schmidt

Otto Waldis

Kessler

Fritz Kortner

Franzen

Michael Harvey

Sgt. Barnes

Tom Keene

Major

Themes & keywords

berlin, germanyfilm noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Berlin Express in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Berlin Express on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Berlin Express on Netflix?+

Berlin Express is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is Berlin Express?+

Berlin Express has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Berlin Express?+

Berlin Express stars Merle Oberon, Robert Ryan, Charles Korvin, Paul Lukas and Robert Coote.

When did Berlin Express come out?+

Berlin Express is a 1948 movie directed by Jacques Tourneur.

What genre is Berlin Express?+

Berlin Express is Thriller, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Berlin Express?+

Berlin Express was directed by Jacques Tourneur.