Track 29 (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Track 29 is a drama and mystery film directed by Nicolas Roeg, running about 86 minutes. “Was he her dream or obsession? Was she his mother or his lover?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Years after a desperate teenage Linda gives up her baby for adoption, she finds herself face-to-face with Martin, a young man claiming to be her long-lost son. Linda embraces Martin and in him finds a welcome reprieve from her unhappy marriage to the neglectful Henry. But soon Martin grows violent and becomes obsessed with Henry -- a philandering man whose only offspring is an expansive model train set that devours his waking hours.
Who’s in it. Track 29 stars Theresa Russell as Linda Henry, Christopher Lloyd as Henry Henry, Colleen Camp as Arlanda and Sandra Bernhard as Nurse Stein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Track 29 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $429K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Track 29 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Track 29 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Track 29 (1988)?
- In US, Track 29 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Track 29 worth watching?
- Track 29 holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Track 29?
- Track 29 stars Theresa Russell, Christopher Lloyd, Colleen Camp, Sandra Bernhard and Gary Oldman.
- When was Track 29 released?
- Track 29 was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.