'Bullet Train' is an action comedy starring Brad Pitt as an unlucky assassin — here's how to watch it at home (2024)

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• "Bullet Train" follows one unlucky assassin's latest mission on the world's fastest train.
• Brad Pitt stars alongside Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Bad Bunny.
• The film is now available to rent ($6) or buy ($20) on Amazon, Google Play, and Vudu.

You can now watch "Bullet Train" from the comfort of your couch. The film is available to rent or buy on-demand for a starting price of $6 from retailers like Amazon, Google Play, and Vudu.

A funky, action-packed adventure based on a book written by Kotaro Isaka, "Bullet Train" follows an unlucky assassin as he takes an assignment on the fastest train in the world. The mission gets derailed as he runs into one lethal adversary after another, all coincidentally stuck on the same train. Egos and objectives collide, resulting in bloody, stylish, and fast-paced action.

Check out the trailer for 'Bullet Train'

"Bullet Train" stars Brad Pitt as Ladybug, the unlucky assassin, and the movie is directed by David Leitch. Leitch is best known for directing "Deadpool 2," "Atomic Blonde," "Hobbs & Shaw," and "Nobody," as well as co-directing "John Wick."

How to watch 'Bullet Train'

"Bullet Train" is now available to watch online through digital retailers like Amazon, Google Play, and Vudu. The movie costs $20 to buy or $6 to rent in up to 4K quality.

Once you buy the movie, you'll be able to stream it whenever you like. If you choose to rent the film, you'll get 30 days to start watching and then 48 hours to finish after you hit play.

If you decide to purchase a digital copy of "Bullet Train," you may also want to consider a free Movies Anywhere membership. The service links your Amazon, Apple, Google, Vudu, and Microsoft accounts, allowing you to view compatible movies on every service. That means if you buy "Bullet Train" from Vudu, you'll be able to watch it on the Amazon Prime Video app for no extra cost.

Who is in the movie 'Bullet Train'?

"Bullet Train" features a star-studded cast, including Brad Pitt, Aaron-Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Joey King, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Logan Lerman, and Sandra Bullock. Notably, Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny also cameos.

Is 'Bullet Train' a remake?

"Bullet Train" is not a remake of the 1975 Japanese action film of the same name. The 2022 film is based on the book "Maria Beetle" by Kotaro Isaka.

Is 'Bullet Train' worth watching?

"Bullet Train" currently holds an underwhelming 53% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 319 reviews from critics. That said, the audience score is much higher at 76%.

Though it's not critically acclaimed, the movie is likely still a worthwhile watch for lovers of action, or fans of the many big names starring in it. Despite issues with the story, reviewers did praise the film's exciting set pieces.