The Station Agent (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2003, The Station Agent is a comedy and drama film directed by Tom McCarthy, running about 88 minutes. “Loneliness is much better when you have got someone to share it with.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism moves to rural New Jersey to live a life of solitude, only to meet a chatty hot dog vendor and a woman dealing with her own personal loss.
Who’s in it. The Station Agent stars Peter Dinklage as Finbar McBride, Patricia Clarkson as Olivia Harris, Bobby Cannavale as Joe Oramas and Michelle Williams as Emily, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Station Agent has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Station Agent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Station Agent tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Station Agent (2003)?
- In US, The Station Agent is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Station Agent worth watching?
- The Station Agent holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Station Agent?
- The Station Agent stars Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, Bobby Cannavale, Michelle Williams and Raven Goodwin.
- When was The Station Agent released?
- The Station Agent was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.