Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2000, Thomas and the Magic Railroad is a drama, family and animation film directed by Britt Allcroft, running about 84 minutes. “Little Engines CAN Do Big Things...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mr. Conductor's supply of magic gold dust, which allows him to travel between Shining Time and Thomas's island, is critically low. Unfortunately, he doesn't know how to get more. Meanwhile, Thomas is fending off attacks by the nasty diesel engines. Getting more gold dust will require help from Mr. C's slacker cousin, his new friend Lily and her morose grandfather, plus the secret engine.
Who’s in it. Thomas and the Magic Railroad stars Alec Baldwin as Mr. Conductor, Peter Fonda as Grandpa Burnett Stone, Mara Wilson as Lily Stone and Eddie Glenn as Thomas (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Thomas and the Magic Railroad has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $19.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thomas and the Magic Railroad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thomas and the Magic Railroad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000)?
- In US, Thomas and the Magic Railroad is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thomas and the Magic Railroad worth watching?
- Thomas and the Magic Railroad holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thomas and the Magic Railroad?
- Thomas and the Magic Railroad stars Alec Baldwin, Peter Fonda, Mara Wilson, Eddie Glenn and Neil Crone.
- When was Thomas and the Magic Railroad released?
- Thomas and the Magic Railroad was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.