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Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails

2009Movie1 h 1 min

AnimationFamily
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–80%

A wholesome, hopeful family movie about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

The most heroic tale of the year!

One summer, Thomas comes across an old abandoned engine called Hiro. Desperately in need of repair, Hiro faces the Smelters Yard, so Thomas and his friends must work together to save poor Hiro from this fate.

Feels like

  • Children's Animation
  • Friendship
  • Teamwork
  • Locomotive Adventure
  • CGI Animation
  • Train Story
  • Rescuing a Friend
  • Positive Morality
  • Family-Friendly

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Greg Tiernan, Jeff Bailey
Written by
Sharon Miller
Produced by
Nicole Stinn
Music by
Robert Hartshorne

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Facts

September 26, 2009 · 1 h 1 min · Family, Animation, Adventure

Released
September 26, 2009
Runtime
1 h 1 min
Genres
Family, Animation, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$137,630
Available in
19 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails?"

Questions about Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails from Fandango At Home. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails a sequel?

  1. Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! (2006)
  2. Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery (2008)
  3. Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails (2009)
  4. Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue (2010)
  5. Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels (2011)
  6. Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery (2012)
  7. Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway (2013)
  8. Thomas & Friends: Railway Mischief (2013)
  9. Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave (2014)
  10. Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins (2015)
  11. Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie (2015)
  12. Thomas & Friends: The Great Race (2016)
  13. Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor (2017)
  14. Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie (2018)

Yes: it's movie 3 of 14 in its series, after Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery (2008) and before Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue (2010).

Is Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.