Robbie (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, Robbie is a horror film directed by Ronald Dunkley, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Robbie, a keen footballer and a railway enthusiast, is persuaded by his big brother to go through a hole in a railway fence on to the track for some reason. His laces become caught on the tracks and he has an accident so serious that he will never play football again. A film for showing to eight to eleven-year old children and their parents, which points out the folly of breaking railway fences and trespassing on the line, and illustrates the immediate dangers. Part of BFI collection "The Age of the Train".
Who’s in it. Robbie stars Peter Purves as Narrator, Robin Crane as Robbie, Deborah Norton as Mum and Peter Bolt as Bert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Robbie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Robbie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Robbie tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Robbie (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Robbie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Robbie worth watching?
- Robbie holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Robbie?
- Robbie stars Peter Purves, Robin Crane, Deborah Norton, Peter Bolt and Gary Forbes.
- When was Robbie released?
- Robbie was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.