Train Birds (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, Train Birds is a comedy film directed by Peter Lichtefeld, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Hannes is a beer truck driver in Dortmund. His biggest dream is to win the first prize at the International Timetable Contest in Inari (Finland). When his new boss cancels his extra holidays to go there, Hans goes mad… On his journey to Finland by train, followed by the police, he meets lot of folks and the love of his life.
Who’s in it. Train Birds stars Joachim Król as Hannes Weber, Outi Mäenpää as Sirpa Salonen, Peter Lohmeyer as Kommissar Franck and Jochen Nickel as Lothar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Train Birds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Train Birds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Train Birds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Train Birds (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Train Birds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Train Birds worth watching?
- Train Birds holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Train Birds?
- Train Birds stars Joachim Król, Outi Mäenpää, Peter Lohmeyer, Jochen Nickel and Nina Petri.
- When was Train Birds released?
- Train Birds was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.