The Railway Children (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, The Railway Children is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Lionel Jeffries, running about 109 minutes. “The Railway, the Children . . . and the wonderful secret they'll share with you !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the enforced absence of their father, the three Waterbury children move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in several unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.
Who’s in it. The Railway Children stars Dinah Sheridan as Mrs. Waterbury, Bernard Cribbins as Albert Perks, William Mervyn as Old Gentleman and Iain Cuthbertson as Charles Waterbury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Railway Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Railway Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Railway Children tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Railway Children (1970)?
- In GB, The Railway Children is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Railway Children worth watching?
- The Railway Children holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Railway Children?
- The Railway Children stars Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn, Iain Cuthbertson and Jenny Agutter.
- When was The Railway Children released?
- The Railway Children was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.