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The Children's Train

2024Movie1 h 46 minPG

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where he catches glimpses of a new life away from poverty.

Feels like

  • Italian Historical Drama
  • Post-War Childhood
  • Family Separation
  • Class Division
  • Resilience and Hope
  • Melancholy Journey
  • Emotional Impact
  • Social Commentary
  • Coming-of-Age

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Cristina Comencini
Written by
Cristina Comencini, Camille Dugay Comencini, Furio Andreotti
Produced by
Carlo Degli Esposti, Nicola Serra

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Facts

October 21, 2024 · 1 h 46 min · PG

Released
October 21, 2024
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Children's Train?"

Questions about The Children's Train

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Where can I stream The Children's Train?

Netflix

In the United States, The Children's Train streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Children's Train worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Children's Train okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Children's Train plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Children's Train in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.