The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1953, The Titfield Thunderbolt is a comedy film directed by Charles Crichton, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.
Who’s in it. The Titfield Thunderbolt stars George Relph as Vicar Sam Weech, Stanley Holloway as Walter Valentine, Naunton Wayne as George Blakeworth and John Gregson as Squire Gordon Chesterford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Titfield Thunderbolt has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Titfield Thunderbolt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Titfield Thunderbolt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953)?
- In US, The Titfield Thunderbolt is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Titfield Thunderbolt worth watching?
- The Titfield Thunderbolt holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Titfield Thunderbolt?
- The Titfield Thunderbolt stars George Relph, Stanley Holloway, Naunton Wayne, John Gregson and Godfrey Tearle.
- When was The Titfield Thunderbolt released?
- The Titfield Thunderbolt was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.