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Railroad Man

1999Movie1 h 52 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–77%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–77%

Summary

A railway stationmaster at a dying end-of-the-line village in Hokkaido is haunted by memories of his dead wife and daughter.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Yasuo Furuhata
Written by
Yasuo Furuhata, Jiro Asada, Yoshiki Iwama
Produced by
Tan Takaiwa, Jun'ichi Shindô, Junichi Kimura
Music by
Ryouichi Kuniyoshi

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Facts

June 5, 1999 · 1 h 52 min · Drama

Released
June 5, 1999
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Railroad Man?"

Questions about Railroad Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Railroad Man?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Railroad Man worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Railroad Man okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Railroad Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Railroad Man in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.