Railroad Man (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1999, Railroad Man is a drama film directed by Yasuo Furuhata, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. A railway stationmaster at a dying end-of-the-line village in Hokkaido is haunted by memories of his dead wife and daughter. When the railroad line is scheduled to be closed, he is offered a job at a hotel, but he is emotionally unable to part with his career as a railroader. His life takes a turn when he meets a young woman with an interest in trains who resembles his daughter
Who’s in it. Railroad Man stars Ken Takakura as Otomatsu Sato, Ryoko Hirosue as Yukiko Sato, Hidetaka Yoshioka as Hideo Sugiura and Masanobu Ando as Toshiyuki Yoshioka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Railroad Man 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 Railroad Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Railroad Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Railroad Man (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Railroad Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Railroad Man worth watching?
- Railroad Man holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Railroad Man?
- Railroad Man stars Ken Takakura, Ryoko Hirosue, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Masanobu Ando and Ken Shimura.
- When was Railroad Man released?
- Railroad Man was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.