The Railway Children
“The railway, the children... and the wonderful secret they'll share with you!”
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.
Where to watch The Railway Children in United States
KanopyClick a service to open The Railway Children there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Railway Children streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel | Canal VOD |
About The Railway Children
The Railway Children is a 1970 English-language drama and family film directed by Lionel Jeffries. The cast is led by Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Railway Children was produced by EMI Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 21, 1970, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Lionel Jeffries
- Writers
- Robert Lynn, Lionel Jeffries
- Release date
- December 21, 1970
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- EMI Films
The Railway Children cast & crew
The Railway Children was directed by Lionel Jeffries and written by Robert Lynn and Lionel Jeffries.
The cast features Dinah Sheridan as Mrs. Waterbury, Bernard Cribbins as Albert Perks, William Mervyn as Old Gentleman, Iain Cuthbertson as Charles Waterbury, Jenny Agutter as Roberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury, and Sally Thomsett as Phyllis Waterbury.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Douglas, cinematography is by Arthur Ibbetson, and it was produced by Robert Lynn.
Is The Railway Children worth watching?
The Railway Children holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 99 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and family, The Railway Children is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Railway Children
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Cast of The Railway Children
Dinah Sheridan
Mrs. Waterbury
Bernard Cribbins
Albert Perks
William Mervyn
Old Gentleman
Iain Cuthbertson
Charles Waterbury
Jenny Agutter
Roberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury
Sally Thomsett
Phyllis Waterbury
Gary Warren
Peter Waterbury
Peter Bromilow
Doctor
Ann Lancaster
Ruth
Gordon Whiting
Russian
Beatrix Mackey
Aunt Emma
David Lodge
Bandmaster
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The Railway Children — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Railway Children in United States?
The Railway Children is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Railway Children on Kanopy?
Yes — The Railway Children is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Railway Children in?
The Railway Children is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Railway Children?
The Railway Children runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is The Railway Children rated?
The Railway Children is rated G. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 99 ratings.
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