Train for Hollywood (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Train for Hollywood is a comedy film directed by Radosław Piwowarski, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman is bitten by the acting bug after seeing Marilyn Monroe in "Some Like It Hot". She patterns herself after MM and after finishing high school goes for screen tests to the Film Academy. Rejected because of her crooked teeth she takes a job of selling beer on a train and starts writing to Billy Wilder, trying to be casted in his next movie. At the trains station she meets a would-be cinematographer who is color blind. They become friends sharing their dreams of going to Hollywood. One day she finds a goldfish trapped in a beer bottle: she sets her free and makes three wishes, not for herself but for her friends. To her surprise all of them come true. As a reward she gets a long awaited call from Billy Wilder. Written by Polish Cinema Database
Who’s in it. Train for Hollywood stars Katarzyna Figura as Mariola "Merlin" Wafelek, Piotr Siwkiewicz as Piotruś, Rafał Węgrzyniak as Rafał and Jerzy Stuhr as Reżyser Zdzich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Train for Hollywood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Train for Hollywood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Train for Hollywood tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Train for Hollywood (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Train for Hollywood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Train for Hollywood worth watching?
- Train for Hollywood holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Train for Hollywood?
- Train for Hollywood stars Katarzyna Figura, Piotr Siwkiewicz, Rafał Węgrzyniak, Jerzy Stuhr and Eugeniusz Priwieziencew.
- When was Train for Hollywood released?
- Train for Hollywood was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.