Night on the Galactic Railroad
1985, Japanese. Directed by Gisaburō Sugii.
Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film.
Lonely and awkward, Giovanni struggles with his sick mother, absent father, and an afterschool job that isolates him from his peers. But on the night of the Festival of Stars, he is magically transported onto a celestial train with his only friend, Campanella. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey through the galaxy, encountering mysterious characters and grappling with life's deepest questions.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Night on the Galactic Railroad is streaming on Crunchyroll, Eternal Family, and RetroCrush in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gisaburō SugiiDirector
- Mayumi TanakaGiovanni (voice)
- Chika SakamotoCampanella (voice)
- Junko HoriZanelli (voice)
- Kaori NakaharaKaoru (voice)
- Yoshie ShimamuraGiovanni's Mother (voice)
- Reiko NiimuraOld Woman (voice)
- Ayumi Ishijo(voice)
- Ayako Hori(voice)
- Chikao OhtsukaBirdcatcher (voice)
- Hidehiro KikuchiYoung Man (voice)
- Yuriko FuchizakiTadashi (voice)
- Shun Yashiro(voice)
Details
- Released
- 13 July 1985
- Original title
- 銀河鉄道の夜
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Minoru Betsuyaku
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What Night on the Galactic Railroad is based on
Night on the Galactic Railroad is based on Night on the Galactic Railroad, a 1934 novel by Kenji Miyazawa.
Novel · 1934
Night on the Galactic Railroad
By Kenji Miyazawa
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Night on the Galactic Railroad: quick answers
Is Night on the Galactic Railroad worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Night on the Galactic Railroad have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Night on the Galactic Railroad. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Night on the Galactic Railroad parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Night on the Galactic Railroad yet.
Which OTT platform is Night on the Galactic Railroad on?
Night on the Galactic Railroad is streaming on Crunchyroll, Eternal Family, and RetroCrush in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Night on the Galactic Railroad?
If you liked Night on the Galactic Railroad, try The Cat Returns, The Imaginary, The Boy and the Beast.
Who directed Night on the Galactic Railroad?
Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985) was directed by Gisaburō Sugii and stars Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori.
What is Night on the Galactic Railroad based on?
Night on the Galactic Railroad is based on Night on the Galactic Railroad, a 1934 novel by Kenji Miyazawa.