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Where can I stream Train Dreams?
In the United States, Train Dreams streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.
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Summary
A logger leads a life of quiet grace as he experiences love and loss during an era of monumental change in early 20th-century America.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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- You want something to laugh at
- You want fast pacing
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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
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Cast
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Joel EdgertonRobert Grainier
Felicity JonesGladys Grainier
Nathaniel ArcandIgnatius Jack
Clifton Collins Jr.Boomer
John DiehlBilly
Paul SchneiderApostle Frank
Kerry CondonClaire Thompson
William H. MacyArn Peeples
Will PattonNarrator (voice)
Alfred HsingFu Sheng
John Patrick LowrieMr. Sears
Eric Ray AndersonBoss
Sean San JoseCarnival Barker
Bonni DichoneWoman at TV
Keith CoxRuffian in Store / Model T Driver (uncredited)
Ron FordMr. Pinkham (uncredited)
Miles GlewFair Attendee (uncredited)
Crew
- Directed by
- Clint Bentley
- Written by
- Clint Bentley, Denis Johnson, Greg Kwedar
- Produced by
- Will Janowitz, Marissa McMahon, Ashley Schlaifer
- Music by
- Bryce Dessner
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Facts
November 5, 2025 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13
- Released
- November 5, 2025
- Runtime
- 1 h 42 min
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Content
- Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Also spoken
- Chinese
- Made in
- United States
- Budget
- $10 million
- Available in
- 131 countries
- Keywords
- based on novel or book
Q&A
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Questions about Train Dreams
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Train Dreams worth watching?
84
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 88). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (79).
Is Train Dreams okay for kids?
PG-13Disturbing imagery
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Train Dreams plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Train Dreams good for date night?
and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.