Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985)

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

• Adventure
• Animation
• Drama
• Family
• Fantasy

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.

Rating

7.1 / 10 (105 votes)

Release date

July 13, 1985

Runtime

1h 48m

Language

Japanese

Director

Gisaburō Sugii

Status

Released