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The Railway Children

1968Show1 season7 episodes

DramaFamily
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

Shows with

The Railway Children episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Visitors, 7.6

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Julia Smith
Written by
Denis Constanduros, Edith Nesbit
Produced by
Campbell Logan

Everyone

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Facts

May 12, 1968 · June 23, 1968 · Ended

First aired
May 12, 1968
Last aired
June 23, 1968
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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 worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3).

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?

3 h

About 3 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1968 to 1968.

Can I half-watch The Railway Children?

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 The Railway Children?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.