The Railway Children (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2000, The Railway Children is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Catherine Morshead, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Set at the turn of the 20th century, The Railway Children tells the story of three Edwardian children and their mother who move to a country house in Yorkshire after their father is mysteriously taken away by the police.
Who’s in it. The Railway Children stars Clare Thomas as Phyllis, Jack Blumenau as Peter, Jemima Rooper as Bobbie and Jenny Agutter as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Railway Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Railway Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Railway Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Railway Children (2000)?
- In US, The Railway Children is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Railway Children worth watching?
- The Railway Children holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Railway Children?
- The Railway Children stars Clare Thomas, Jack Blumenau, Jemima Rooper, Jenny Agutter and Michael Kitchen.
- When was The Railway Children released?
- The Railway Children was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.