Train of Life (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1998, Train of Life is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Radu Mihăileanu, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1941, the inhabitants of a small Jewish village in Central Europe organize a fake deportation train so that they can escape the Nazis and flee to Palestine.
Who’s in it. Train of Life stars Lionel Abelanski as Shlomo, Rufus as Mordechai, Clément Harari as Rabbi and Agathe de La Fontaine as Esther, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Train of Life has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Train of Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Train of Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Train of Life (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Train of Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Train of Life worth watching?
- Train of Life holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Train of Life?
- Train of Life stars Lionel Abelanski, Rufus, Clément Harari, Agathe de La Fontaine and Michel Muller.
- When was Train of Life released?
- Train of Life was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.