Caught on a Train (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1980, Caught on a Train is a drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Duffell, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. British playwright Stephen Poliakoff's comical teleplay investigates Europe's changing social landscape via three strangers who meet on a train. Peter (Michael Kitchen), an English businessman on an overnight trip through Europe, shares a compartment with a beautiful American woman, Lorraine (Wendy Raebeck). But Peter's hope for romance is soon dampened by Lorraine's xenophobia and the arrival of a haughty Viennese aristocrat (Peggy Ashcroft).
Who’s in it. Caught on a Train stars Peggy Ashcroft as Frau Messner, Michael Kitchen as Peter, Wendy Raebeck as Lorraine and Ingo Mogendorf as Kellner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Caught on 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 Caught on a Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Caught on a Train tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Caught on a Train (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Caught on a Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Caught on a Train worth watching?
- Caught on a Train holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Caught on a Train?
- Caught on a Train stars Peggy Ashcroft, Michael Kitchen, Wendy Raebeck, Ingo Mogendorf and Louis Sheldon Williams.
- When was Caught on a Train released?
- Caught on a Train was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.