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Romantic comedy

Train Man (2006): Ratings & Box Office

Train Man (2006) movie poster

Train Man is a 2006 romantic comedy directed by Shosuke Murakami. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $31.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
worldwide gross
$31.1M
Metascore
60
Train Man (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Shosuke Murakami
Genres
Comedy , Romance
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Train Man About?

The premise of Train Man without spoilers.

A shy and endearing train enthusiast's life takes an unexpected turn when he bravely intervenes to protect a beautiful woman from unwanted attention. Their encounter sparks a sweet and unconventional romance, leading him on a journey to understand love and modern dating. He must overcome his insecurities and embrace online connections to prove himself worthy of her affection.

Train Man Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • japanese drama
  • live action adaptation
  • otaku male lead
  • literature on screen
  • otaku
  • train
  • hikikomori
  • insecurity
  • friendship
  • fantasies
  • socially awkward
  • bravery
+6 more
  • isolation
  • loneliness
  • internet
  • first sexual experience
  • bulletin board system
  • based on novel
Crew

The Director of Train Man

Directed by Shosuke Murakami.

Ratings

Train Man Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Train Man 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Box office

Train Man Box Office

Train Man grossed $31.1 million worldwide.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$31.1M

International
$31.1M
Details

Train Man Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Densha Otoko” and “電車男 A True Love Story”.

Also known as
  • Densha Otoko
  • 電車男 A True Love Story
  • 전차남
  • 电车男
  • เทรนแมน ภารกิจแชทลุ้นรัก

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FAQ

Train Man FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Train Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Train Man?

Train Man runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Train Man released?

Train Man was released on September 22, 2006.

Who directed Train Man?

Train Man was directed by Shosuke Murakami.

More films by Shosuke Murakami

How much did Train Man make at the box office?

Train Man grossed $31.1 million worldwide.

How is Train Man rated?

Train Man has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 60 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.

Does Train Man have a post-credit scene?

No. Train Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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