The Railroad Lady (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, The Railroad Lady is a comedy and drama film directed by Timo von Gunten, running about 30 minutes. “Sometimes life seems to pass at 300 km/h” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Elise Lafontaine has a secret routine. Every morning and evening for many years, she has been waving at the express train that passes her house. One fateful day, she finds a letter from the train conductor in her garden and her lonely life is turned upside down. She engages in a promising correspondence through poetic and thoughtful letters where the two anonymous writers share their worlds with each other. But Elise’s fairytale is cut short when the train line permanently detours for a shorter route to Paris. Not willing to do without her daily delight, Elise prompts a daring escape from her comfort zone and sets out to find the train conductor.
Who’s in it. The Railroad Lady stars Jane Birkin as Elise, Julie Dray as Dance Teacher, Lucien Guignard as Jacques and Manuela Biedermann as Charlotte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Railroad Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Railroad Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Railroad Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Railroad Lady (2016)?
- In US, The Railroad Lady is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Railroad Lady worth watching?
- The Railroad Lady holds an audience score of 6.8 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 The Railroad Lady?
- The Railroad Lady stars Jane Birkin, Julie Dray, Lucien Guignard, Manuela Biedermann and Mathieu Bisson.
- When was The Railroad Lady released?
- The Railroad Lady was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.