The Railway Man (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2013, The Railway Man is a drama and history film directed by Jonathan Teplitzky, running about 116 minutes. “Revenge is never a straight line.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A victim from World War II's "Death Railway" sets out to find those responsible for his torture. A true story.
Who’s in it. The Railway Man stars Colin Firth as Eric, Stellan Skarsgård as Finlay, Jeremy Irvine as Young Eric and Michael MacKenzie as Sutton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Railway Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Railway Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Railway Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Railway Man (2013)?
- In US, The Railway Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Railway Man worth watching?
- The Railway Man holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Railway Man?
- The Railway Man stars Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Jeremy Irvine, Michael MacKenzie and Nicole Kidman.
- When was The Railway Man released?
- The Railway Man was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.