Movie

The Railway Children

★ 6.8(27)20001h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Catherine Morshead
Release date: 2000-09-11
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Carlton Television

About The Railway Children

The Railway Children is a 2000 movie in the Drama, Family and TV Movie genres, directed by Catherine Morshead, starring Clare Thomas, Jack Blumenau and Jemima Rooper. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Railway Children in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Railway Children in Japan?+

The Railway Children is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Railway Children on Netflix?+

The Railway Children is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Railway Children?+

The Railway Children has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Railway Children?+

The Railway Children stars Clare Thomas, Jack Blumenau, Jemima Rooper, Jenny Agutter and Michael Kitchen.

When did The Railway Children come out?+

The Railway Children is a 2000 movie directed by Catherine Morshead.

What genre is The Railway Children?+

The Railway Children is Drama, Family and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Railway Children?+

The Railway Children was directed by Catherine Morshead.