Disaster on the Coastliner (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1979, Disaster on the Coastliner is an action, thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Richard C. Sarafian, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A deranged engineer, bent on revenge for the deaths of his wife and daughter, sets two passenger trains on a collision course, and con-man William Shatner puts his life on the line to ward off the crash.
Who’s in it. Disaster on the Coastliner stars Lloyd Bridges as Al Mitchell, Raymond Burr as Estes Hill, Robert Fuller as Matt Leigh and Pat Hingle as John Marsh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Disaster on the Coastliner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Disaster on the Coastliner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Disaster on the Coastliner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Disaster on the Coastliner (1979)?
- In US, Disaster on the Coastliner is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Disaster on the Coastliner worth watching?
- Disaster on the Coastliner holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Disaster on the Coastliner?
- Disaster on the Coastliner stars Lloyd Bridges, Raymond Burr, Robert Fuller, Pat Hingle and E.G. Marshall.
- When was Disaster on the Coastliner released?
- Disaster on the Coastliner was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.