Daniel Takes a Train (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1985, Daniel Takes a Train is a drama film directed by Pál Sándor, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. In December 1956 there is a chaotic situation in Hungary. The revolution is put down by the Soviet army. People leave the country in large numbers for fear of revenge. A young soldier (György Angeli) who also took a part in the revolution, takes a train to Vienna together with his friend (Dániel Szerencsés). Written by Tamas Patrovics
Who’s in it. Daniel Takes a Train stars Péter Rudolf as Dániel Szerencsés, Sándor Zsótér as Gyuri Angeli, Katalin Szerb as Mariann and Mari Törőcsik as Mariann's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Daniel Takes a Train has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daniel Takes a Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daniel Takes a Train tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daniel Takes a Train (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daniel Takes a Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Daniel Takes a Train worth watching?
- Daniel Takes a Train holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daniel Takes a Train?
- Daniel Takes a Train stars Péter Rudolf, Sándor Zsótér, Katalin Szerb, Mari Törőcsik and Dezső Garas.
- When was Daniel Takes a Train released?
- Daniel Takes a Train was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.