The Christmas Train (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, The Christmas Train is a drama, family, romance and tv movie film directed by Ron Oliver, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Forced to take the intercontinental trip to Los Angeles by train, and determined to chronicle his adventure, disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon finds himself westbound with a variety of characters. While all passengers on the Christmas train appear to be headed for the same destination, Tom has no idea that the rugged locomotives taking him across America will instead detour straight into his heart.
Who’s in it. The Christmas Train stars Dermot Mulroney as Tom Langdon, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Eleanor Carter, Danny Glover as Max Powers and Joan Cusack as Agnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Christmas Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Christmas Train tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Christmas Train (2017)?
- In US, The Christmas Train is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Christmas Train worth watching?
- The Christmas Train holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Christmas Train?
- The Christmas Train stars Dermot Mulroney, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Danny Glover, Joan Cusack and Holly Dignard.
- When was The Christmas Train released?
- The Christmas Train was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.