Middle-Class Train (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1933, Middle-Class Train is a comedy and drama film directed by Raffaello Matarazzo, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. His 1933 debut, following some years as a journalist and then script boy, was Treno popolare, an early sound lark about several Roman petit bourgeois on a day trip to the country that was influenced by the German proto-neorealist silent picture People on Sunday (1930). Produced at the height of the fascist era, Treno popolare was nonetheless free of propaganda, and featured the first film score by the legendary composer Nino Rota.
Who’s in it. Middle-Class Train stars Marcello Spada as Giovanni, Lina Gennari as Lina, Carlo Petrangeli as Carlo and Jone Frigerio as The Jealous Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Middle-Class Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Middle-Class Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Middle-Class Train tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Middle-Class Train (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Middle-Class Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Middle-Class Train worth watching?
- Middle-Class Train holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Middle-Class Train?
- Middle-Class Train stars Marcello Spada, Lina Gennari, Carlo Petrangeli, Jone Frigerio and Maria Denis.
- When was Middle-Class Train released?
- Middle-Class Train was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.