Off the Rails (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2016, Off the Rails is a documentary film directed by Adam Irving, running about 87 minutes. “How one man's love of transport led to a lifetime of incarceration.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The remarkable true story of Darius McCollum, a man with Asperger's syndrome whose overwhelming love of transit has landed him in jail 32 times for the criminal impersonation of NYC subway drivers, conductors, token booth clerks, and track repairmen.
Who’s in it. Off the Rails stars Darius McCollum as Himself, Jervis Cameron as Adult Darius #1 (reenactment), Charles Bilal as Himself and Sally Butler as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Off the Rails 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 Off the Rails page.
If you liked it. Fans of Off the Rails tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Off the Rails (2016)?
- In US, Off the Rails is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Off the Rails worth watching?
- Off the Rails holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Off the Rails?
- Off the Rails stars Darius McCollum, Jervis Cameron, Charles Bilal and Sally Butler.
- When was Off the Rails released?
- Off the Rails was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.