Is The Railway Children worth watching?
90
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.
The Railway Children
1951Show2 seasons12 episodes
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score90
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreSummary
The first BBC TV version was presented as an 8 part x 30mins. serial between 6 Feb 1951 and 27 Mar 1951. The original production was broadcast live from the Children's TV studio at Lime Grove.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Skip it if
- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.
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Facts
February 6, 1951 · July 31, 1951 · Ended
- First aired
- February 6, 1951
- Last aired
- July 31, 1951
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 2 seasons · 12 episodes
- Original language
- English
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is The Railway Children worth watching?"
Questions about The Railway Children
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Railway Children okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch The Railway Children?
6 h
About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1951 to 1951.
Can I half-watch The Railway Children?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching The Railway Children?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.