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Thomas and the Magic Railroad

2000Movie1 h 26 minG

Family
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic196.2Rotten Tomatoes22%45%

A wondrous, wholesome family movie about fantasy and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Little Engines CAN Do Big Things...

Mr. Conductor's supply of magic gold dust, which allows him to travel between Shining Time and Thomas's island, is critically low. Unfortunately, he doesn't know how to get more. Meanwhile, Thomas is fending off attacks by the nasty diesel engines. Getting more gold dust will require help from Mr. C's slacker cousin, his new friend Lily and her morose grandfather, plus the secret engine.

Feels like

  • Children's Fantasy Adventure
  • Nostalgic
  • Magical
  • Wholesome
  • Family-Friendly
  • Mystery
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Trains
  • World Immersion

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Britt Allcroft
Written by
Britt Allcroft
Produced by
Britt Allcroft, Philip D. Fehrle
Music by
Hummie Mann

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Facts

July 14, 2000 · 1 h 26 min · G

Released
July 14, 2000
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States, Canada
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Darkest Hour, Incoming Ham, Pun +9

  • Darkest Hour
  • Incoming Ham
  • Pun
  • Kid Hero
  • Big "WHAT?!"
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Discontinuity Nod
  • Big Damn Movie
  • Noodle Incident
  • Deus Exit Machina
  • "Eureka!" Moment
  • Another Dimension

12 of 91 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Thomas and the Magic Railroad?"

Questions about Thomas and the Magic Railroad

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thomas and the Magic Railroad?

PrimePeacockThe RokuHooplaPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

In the United States, Thomas and the Magic Railroad streams on Prime and Peacock, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Thomas and the Magic Railroad worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 4.3, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 19). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (21).

Is Thomas and the Magic Railroad okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Thomas and the Magic Railroad make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Thomas and the Magic Railroad good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Thomas and the Magic Railroad use?

Darkest HourIncoming HamPunKid HeroBig "WHAT?!"Disney Villain DeathDiscontinuity NodBig Damn MovieNoodle IncidentDeus Exit Machina"Eureka!" MomentAnother Dimensionand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 tropes for it, including Darkest Hour, Incoming Ham, and Pun.