The Station Agent

2003·Movie
1h 28min·R
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic817.9Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

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The Station Agent fingerprint

Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Loneliness is much better when you have got someone to share it with.

When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism moves to rural New Jersey to live a life of solitude, only to meet a chatty hot dog vendor and a woman dealing with her own personal loss.
Character-Driven DramaIntimate & QuietSmall-Town LifeRedemption & ConnectionMelancholy & HeartwarmingOffbeat CharactersFinding SolaceEmotional Healing

Crew

Directed by:
Tom McCarthy, Cori Fromkin Ship
Written by:
Tom McCarthy
Produced by:
Suzanne Smith Crowley, Kerry Barden, Mary Jane Skalski
Composed by:
Stephen Trask

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Station Agent

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Where can I stream The Station Agent legally?

PrimeKanopyHoopla

The Station Agent is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Station Agent worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Station Agent rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is The Station Agent?

1 h 28 min

The Station Agent runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Station Agent?

Critics81
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Station Agent much the same way.

Was The Station Agent a box office hit?

Budget$500,000
Box office$9 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $500,000 to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 17.4 times its budget.

What language is The Station Agent in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Station Agent?

9AUCAFIGBGGIENZUSZA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Station Agent in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Station Agent use?

Discriminate and SwitchEstate SaleThe StoicLikes Older WomenCatchphraseJerkassUnexpected InheritanceSupreme ChefLittle People Are SurrealMundane Made AwesomeDeuteragonistManchildand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Station Agent, including Discriminate and Switch, Estate Sale, The Stoic.

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