Ghost Train (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.5

Ghost Train poster

Released in 2013, Ghost Train is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Lee Cronin, running about 17 minutes. “You must pay the full price” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Once a year, estranged brothers Michael and Peter make a reluctant pilgrimage to the old fairground yard where their friend Sam went missing when they were boys. Both men's' lives are colored by what happened the day their friend was sucked inside the Ghost Train, never to return. This year, Michael has something to tell Peter that will cast fresh light on the incident, something that will change their lives even more than that fateful day 30 years ago...

Who’s in it. Ghost Train stars Owen McDonnell as Michael, Steve Wall as Peter, Matthew Dillon as Young Michael and Sean Gormley as Young Peter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ghost Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghost Train page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ghost Train tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ghost Train (2013)?
In US, Ghost Train is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ghost Train worth watching?
Ghost Train holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ghost Train?
Ghost Train stars Owen McDonnell, Steve Wall, Matthew Dillon, Sean Gormley and Matthew Broe.
When was Ghost Train released?
Ghost Train was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.