The Great Train Robbery (1903): cast, story & where to watch
1903 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1903, The Great Train Robbery is an action, crime and western film directed by Edwin S. Porter, running about 12 minutes. “It electrified dad! It terrified mother! It will amuse you!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the train station clerk is assaulted and left bound and gagged, then the departing train and its passengers robbed, a posse goes in hot pursuit of the fleeing bandits.
Who’s in it. The Great Train Robbery stars Gilbert M. Anderson as Bandit / Shot Passenger / Tenderfoot Dancer (uncredited), John Manus Dougherty Sr. as Bandit (uncredited), Frank Hanaway as Bandit (uncredited) and Adam Charles Hayman as Bandit (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Great Train Robbery has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Train Robbery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Train Robbery tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Train Robbery (1903)?
- In US, The Great Train Robbery is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Train Robbery worth watching?
- The Great Train Robbery holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Train Robbery?
- The Great Train Robbery stars Gilbert M. Anderson, John Manus Dougherty Sr., Frank Hanaway, Adam Charles Hayman and Marie Murray.
- When was The Great Train Robbery released?
- The Great Train Robbery was released in 1903, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.