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Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery

2008Movie1 h 0 minNR

Family
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

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, brutality or big ideas.

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A roller coaster ride of a movie!

Thomas the Tank Engine™ stars in an all-new movie guest starring Pierce Brosnan as the narrator! Sodor Day is coming and all the engines are busy preparing. When Thomas gets lost in the mountains, he discovers the old town of Great Waterton! Soon the whole island is buzzing with the news of Thomas' discovery and restoring the town in time for the big day. Join the fun and meet a new engine friend named Stanley!

Feels like

  • Animated Adventure
  • Children's Film
  • Nostalgic
  • Family-Friendly
  • Charming
  • Positive Message
  • Musical
  • Feel-Good

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Steve Asquith
Written by
Sharon Miller, Simon Spencer, Sam Barlow
Produced by
Simon Spencer
Music by
Ed Welch, Robert Hartshorne

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Facts

July 5, 2008 · 1 h 0 min · NR

Released
July 5, 2008
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
20 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery?"

Questions about Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery?

Prime

In the United States, Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery 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 2 of 14 in its series, after Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! (2006) and before Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails (2009).

Is Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery?

BleakHopeful

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