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The Great Train Robbery

1903·Movie
12min
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Romance1
  • Wholesome1

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and crime

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting5
  • Intrigue4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography4
  • Editing4
  • Music Composition3

Who it's for

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It electrified dad! It terrified mother! It will amuse you!

After the train station clerk is assaulted and left bound and gagged, then the departing train and its passengers robbed, a posse goes in hot pursuit of the fleeing bandits.
Silent FilmEarly CinemaWesternTrain RobberyAmerican HistoryActionCrimeShort FilmLandmark Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Great Train Robbery legally?

The Great Train Robbery is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Great Train Robbery worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Train Robbery rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Great Train Robbery?

0 h 12 min

The Great Train Robbery runs 0 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great Train Robbery?

Critics100
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate The Great Train Robbery higher (100) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Great Train Robbery in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Train Robbery?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great Train Robbery in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.