Movie

The First Great Train Robbery

“Never have so few taken so much from so many.”

★ 6.7(432)19781h 50m

The First Great Train Robbery is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Mexico, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Director: Michael Crichton
Release date: 1978-12-14
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Budget: $6,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: United Artists

The First Great Train Robbery — trailer

About The First Great Train Robbery

The First Great Train Robbery is a 1978 movie in the Thriller, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Michael Crichton, starring Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland and Lesley-Anne Down. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 432 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The First Great Train Robbery in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

gallowshistorical figurevictorian englandexecutionnoosehangingtrain robberystrongboxgold theftbritish historyplaying pianohorse carriage19th centurydeath by hangingpublic execution

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The First Great Train Robbery in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream The First Great Train Robbery on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The First Great Train Robbery on Netflix?+

The First Great Train Robbery is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The First Great Train Robbery?+

The First Great Train Robbery has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The First Great Train Robbery?+

The First Great Train Robbery stars Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down, Peter Butterworth and Michael Elphick.

When did The First Great Train Robbery come out?+

The First Great Train Robbery is a 1978 movie directed by Michael Crichton.

What genre is The First Great Train Robbery?+

The First Great Train Robbery is Thriller, Adventure, Drama and Crime film.

Who directed The First Great Train Robbery?+

The First Great Train Robbery was directed by Michael Crichton.