The First Great Train Robbery
“Never have so few taken so much from so many.”
In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
Where to watch The First Great Train Robbery in India
Can I watch The First Great Train Robbery in India? The First Great Train Robbery isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Apple TV Store
Amazon VideoClick a service to open The First Great Train Robbery there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The First Great Train Robbery streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, SFR Play, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | — |
About The First Great Train Robbery
The First Great Train Robbery is a 1978 English-language thriller, adventure and drama film directed by Michael Crichton. The cast is led by Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 500 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
The First Great Train Robbery was produced by United Artists and Starling Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 14, 1978, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Michael Crichton
- Writers
- Michael Crichton
- Release date
- December 14, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Production
- United Artists, Starling Films
The First Great Train Robbery cast & crew
The First Great Train Robbery was directed by Michael Crichton and written by Michael Crichton.
The cast features Sean Connery as Edward Pierce, Donald Sutherland as Robert Agar, Lesley-Anne Down as Miriam, Peter Butterworth as Putnam, Michael Elphick as Burgess, and Alan Webb as Edgar Trent.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Geoffrey Unsworth, and it was produced by John Foreman and Dino De Laurentiis.
Is The First Great Train Robbery worth watching?
The First Great Train Robbery holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 461 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, adventure, and drama, The First Great Train Robbery is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The First Great Train Robbery
The First Great Train Robbery isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The First Great Train Robbery
Sean Connery
Edward Pierce
Donald Sutherland
Robert Agar
Lesley-Anne Down
Miriam
Peter Butterworth
Putnam
Michael Elphick
Burgess
Alan Webb
Edgar Trent
Robert Lang
Sharp
Malcolm Terris
Fowler
Wayne Sleep
Clean Willy
Gabrielle Lloyd
Elizabeth Trent
Pamela Salem
Emily Trent
George Downing
Barlow
The First Great Train Robbery — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The First Great Train Robbery in India?
The First Great Train Robbery is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch The First Great Train Robbery in the US?
In the US, The First Great Train Robbery is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and The Roku Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The First Great Train Robbery in the UK?
In the UK, The First Great Train Robbery is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Tubi TV, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is The First Great Train Robbery in?
The First Great Train Robbery is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The First Great Train Robbery?
The First Great Train Robbery runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The First Great Train Robbery rated?
The First Great Train Robbery is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 461 ratings.
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