The Railway Children (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2016, The Railway Children is a drama and family film directed by Ross MacGibbon, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. E. Nesbit's classic children's book "The Railway Children" follows Roberta (Bobbie), Phyllis and Peter, three sheltered siblings who suffer a huge upheaval when their father is falsely imprisoned. The children and their mother, now penniless, are forced to move from London to rural Yorkshire, into a cottage near to a railway line. The story deals with themes of justice, the importance of family and the kindness of strangers. York Theatre Royal's award-winning theatre production of The Railway Children is written by Mike Kenny, directed for the stage by Damian Cruden and directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon. This stage-to-screen version, filmed at the National Railway Museum, features the steam train from the much-loved original feature film.
Who’s in it. The Railway Children stars Robert Angell, Martin Barrass, Elianne Byrne and Rozzi Nicholson-Lailey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Railway Children sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Railway Children (2016)?
- In GB, The Railway Children is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV 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 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Railway Children?
- The Railway Children stars Robert Angell, Martin Barrass, Elianne Byrne, Rozzi Nicholson-Lailey and Izaak Cainer.
- When was The Railway Children released?
- The Railway Children was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.