The Little Engine That Could (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1991, The Little Engine That Could is an action, adventure, family and animation film directed by Dave Edwards, running about 30 minutes. “The Thrilling Animated Adaption of the Cherished Children's Classic” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eric, a young boy, is excited about his birthday after reading a book and believes that a train will come for him, despite his sister Jill's disbelief.
Who’s in it. The Little Engine That Could stars Kath Soucie as Tillie / Missy / Little Wolf, Frank Welker as Farnsworth/ Jebediah/ Rollo/ Perky/ Eagle/ Jeepers/ Big Wolf, B.J. Ward as Grumpella and Neil Ross as Doc / Tower / Panda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Little Engine That Could has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Engine That Could page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Engine That Could 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 Little Engine That Could (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Engine That Could change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Little Engine That Could worth watching?
- The Little Engine That Could holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Little Engine That Could?
- The Little Engine That Could stars Kath Soucie, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward, Neil Ross and Bever-Leigh Banfield.
- When was The Little Engine That Could released?
- The Little Engine That Could was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.