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The Railway Children

2000·Movie
1h 43min
IMDb7.4

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family, history, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.
Edwardian EraFamily SecretRailway AdventureMystery & IntrigueComing-of-AgeNostalgic SettingBritish HeritageChildren's FilmSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Catherine Morshead, Marissa Cowell, Chris Dando
Written by:
Simon Nye, Edith Nesbit
Produced by:
Jonathan Powell, Simon Crawford Collins, Freya Pinsent
Composed by:
Simon Lacey, Stuart Hilliker, Paul Hamblin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Railway Children

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Where can I stream The Railway Children legally?

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Is The Railway Children worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Railway Children?

1 h 43 min

The Railway Children runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is The Railway Children in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Railway Children?

4CAGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Railway Children in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Railway Children use?

The Railway ChildrenTimothy BatesonBernard CribbinsBernard CribbinsSecond World WarJenny AgutterMade-for-TV MovieNicholas SmithIntimate Hair BrushingOop NorthDeadpan SnarkerRich Language, Poor Languageand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for The Railway Children, including The Railway Children, Timothy Bateson, Bernard Cribbins.