
The Lightning Train
1996, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Onishi.
A mess of time-lapse and bulb photography using Kodachrome 25 reversal film.
- Runtime
- 0h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 April 1996
- Original title
- ライトニングトレイン
- Country
- Japan
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How long is The Lightning Train?
The Lightning Train runs 5 minutes (0h 5m).
Does The Lightning Train have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Lightning Train on?
The Lightning Train isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1996. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lightning Train?
If you liked The Lightning Train, try Chronos, 57 Seconds, Kodachrome.
Who directed The Lightning Train?
The Lightning Train (1996) was directed by Kenji Onishi.