The Railway Children
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | — |
About The Railway Children
The Railway Children is a 2000 English-language drama, family and tv movie film directed by Catherine Morshead. The cast is led by Clare Thomas, Jack Blumenau, Jemima Rooper. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
The Railway Children was produced by Carlton Television and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 11, 2000, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Catherine Morshead
- Writers
- Simon Nye
- Release date
- September 11, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Carlton Television
The Railway Children cast & crew
The Railway Children was directed by Catherine Morshead and written by Simon Nye.
The cast features Clare Thomas as Phyllis, Jack Blumenau as Peter, Jemima Rooper as Bobbie, Jenny Agutter as Mother, Michael Kitchen as Father, and Gregor Fisher as Perks.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Simon Lacey, cinematography is by John Daly, and it was produced by Charles Elton and Jonathan Powell.
Is The Railway Children worth watching?
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, family, and tv movie, 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
Clare Thomas
Phyllis
Jack Blumenau
Peter
Jemima Rooper
Bobbie
Jenny Agutter
Mother
Michael Kitchen
Father
Gregor Fisher
Perks
Amanda Walker
Mrs Ransome
Clive Russell
Station Master
Richard Attenborough
The Old Gentleman
David Bamber
Dr Forrest
Janet Wood
Mrs Viney
Velibor Topic
Mr. Szczepansky
The Railway Children — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Railway Children in United States?
The Railway Children is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is The Railway Children on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Railway Children is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Railway Children in?
The Railway Children is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Railway Children?
The Railway Children runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The Railway Children rated?
The Railway Children is rated U. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 27 ratings.
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