Runaway Railway (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1965, Runaway Railway is a crime, adventure and family film directed by Jan Darnley-Smith, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of young railway enthusiasts attempt to stop the closure of the local railway by trying to raise money to buy it and the steam engine "Matilda." They get help from a pair of men claiming to be enthusiasts but who turn out to be robbers who plan to hold up the mail train
Who’s in it. Runaway Railway stars John Moulder-Brown as Charlie, Roberta Tovey as Carole, Sydney Tafler as Mr. Jones and Ronnie Barker as Mr. Galore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Runaway Railway has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Runaway Railway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Runaway Railway tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Runaway Railway (1965)?
- In GB, Runaway Railway is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Runaway Railway worth watching?
- Runaway Railway holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Runaway Railway?
- Runaway Railway stars John Moulder-Brown, Roberta Tovey, Sydney Tafler, Ronnie Barker and Graham Stark.
- When was Runaway Railway released?
- Runaway Railway was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.