Movie

Night on the Galactic Railroad

“Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film.”

★ 7.2(98)19851h 48m

Adventure Animation Drama Family Fantasy

Night on the Galactic Railroad is streaming on wavve, Watcha and TVING in South Korea, and available to rent or buy on wavve and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Night on the Galactic Railroad

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Good to know

Director: Gisaburō Sugii
Release date: 1985-07-13
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Nippon Herald Films

Night on the Galactic Railroad — trailer

About Night on the Galactic Railroad

Night on the Galactic Railroad is a 1985 movie in the Adventure, Animation and Drama genres, directed by Gisaburō Sugii, starring Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto and Junko Hori. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 98 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Night on the Galactic Railroad in South Korea — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Mayumi Tanaka

Giovanni (voice)

Chika Sakamoto

Campanella (voice)

Junko Hori

Zanelli (voice)

Kaori Nakahara

Kaoru (voice)

Yoshie Shimamura

Giovanni's Mother (voice)

Reiko Niimura

Old Woman (voice)

Ayumi Ishijo

(voice)

Ayako Hori

(voice)

Chikao Ohtsuka

Birdcatcher (voice)

Hidehiro Kikuchi

Young Man (voice)

Yuriko Fuchizaki

Tadashi (voice)

Shun Yashiro

(voice)

Themes & keywords

friendshipjapanbased on novel or bookbuddhismcatphilosophyliteratureinnocencemelancholysurrealismanthropomorphismanother dimension

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Night on the Galactic Railroad in South Korea?+

In South Korea, you can stream Night on the Galactic Railroad on wavve, Watcha and TVING. It's also available to rent or buy on wavve and Google Play Movies.

Is Night on the Galactic Railroad on Netflix?+

Night on the Galactic Railroad is not on Netflix in South Korea right now, but you can stream it on wavve, Watcha and TVING.

How long is Night on the Galactic Railroad?+

Night on the Galactic Railroad has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Night on the Galactic Railroad?+

Night on the Galactic Railroad stars Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Kaori Nakahara and Yoshie Shimamura.

When did Night on the Galactic Railroad come out?+

Night on the Galactic Railroad is a 1985 movie directed by Gisaburō Sugii.

What genre is Night on the Galactic Railroad?+

Night on the Galactic Railroad is Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed Night on the Galactic Railroad?+

Night on the Galactic Railroad was directed by Gisaburō Sugii.