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The Train

1964·Movie
2h 13min·NR
IMDb7.8Metacritic807.4Rotten Tomatoes94%89%

Where to watch

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The Train fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

It carried their hopes, their nation's honour!

As the Allied forces approach Paris in August 1944, German Colonel Von Waldheim is desperate to take all of France's greatest paintings to Germany. He manages to secure a train to transport the valuable art works even as the chaos of retreat descends upon them. The French resistance however wants to stop them from stealing their national treasures but have received orders from London that they are not to be destroyed. The station master, Labiche, is tasked with scheduling the train and making it all happen smoothly but he is also part of a dwindling group of resistance fighters tasked with preventing the theft. He and others stage an elaborate ruse to keep the train from ever leaving French territory.
World War IIFrench ResistanceTensionHeistHistorical DramaEspionageActionTrainMoral Dilemma

Crew

Directed by:
John Frankenheimer
Written by:
Walter Bernstein, Franklin Coen, Nedrick Young
Produced by:
Jules Bricken
Composed by:
Maurice Jarre

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Train

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Train legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

The Train is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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 Train worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Train rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Train?

2 h 13 min

The Train runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Train?

Critics87
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The Train much the same way.

Was The Train a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$7 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is The Train in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in France, Italy, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Train?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Train in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Train use?

Refusal of the CallDeadpan SnarkerVery Loosely Based on a True StoryRoaring Rampage of RevengeAnswer CutThe DeterminatorHannibal LectureDressing as the EnemyOne Last JobBittersweet EndingUngrateful BastardI Shall Taunt Youand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for The Train, including Refusal of the Call, Deadpan Snarker, Very Loosely Based on a True Story.