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The First Great Train Robbery

1978·Movie
1h 50min·PG
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic686.5Rotten Tomatoes79%69%
IMDb6.9Metacritic686.5Rotten Tomatoes79%69%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Wonder5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Crime, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Never have so few taken so much from so many.

In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
Victorian Heist ThrillerTrain RobberyHistorical CrimeSean ConneryElaborate SchemesIntrigue and SuspenseBritish HistoryHigh Stakes

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Crichton, Dick Ziker, Anthony Waye
Written by:
Michael Crichton, Michael Crichton
Produced by:
Dino De Laurentiis, Mary Selway, John Foreman
Composed by:
Jerry Goldsmith, Michael Clifford

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The First Great Train Robbery legally?

PrimeKanopyMGM+VIX Tubi TV

The First Great Train Robbery is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, VIX , and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The First Great Train Robbery worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The First Great Train Robbery rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The First Great Train Robbery?

1 h 50 min

The First Great Train Robbery runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The First Great Train Robbery?

Critics74
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The First Great Train Robbery much the same way.

What language is The First Great Train Robbery in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The First Great Train Robbery?

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