Orphan Train (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1979, Orphan Train is a drama, adventure and tv movie film directed by William A. Graham, running about 143 minutes. “An uplifting adventure for the whole family” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dedicated social worker organizes a train trip for a group of slum orphans in 1894, taking them from New York City to the Midwest in search of new families and new lives.
Who’s in it. Orphan Train stars Jill Eikenberry as Emma Symms, Kevin Dobson as Frank Carlin, Glenn Close as Jessica and Linda Manz as Sarah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Orphan Train sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orphan Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orphan Train tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orphan Train (1979)?
- In US, Orphan Train is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orphan Train worth watching?
- Orphan Train holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Orphan Train?
- Orphan Train stars Jill Eikenberry, Kevin Dobson, Glenn Close, Linda Manz and Graham Fletcher-Cook.
- When was Orphan Train released?
- Orphan Train was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.