Railways (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2010, Railways is a drama film directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. A heartwarming tale about the turning point in the life of an elite business man in his fifties and a local train that has been running since 1911. Hajime is in line to be the next head of a prominent electronics company. He toils day and night over his work and has no time for his family. But one day, his mother in Shimane falls ill, and his best friend dies in an accident. Grief-stricken, Hajime returns home, where memories of his childhood dream come back to him. He had always wanted to be a train conductor and drive the local "bataden" Ichibata Electric Railway.
Who’s in it. Railways stars Kiichi Nakai as Hajime Tsutsui, Reiko Takashima as Yukiko Tsutsui, Yuika Motokariya as Sachi Tsutsui and Shiro Sano as Nobuo Ishikawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Railways 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 Railways page.
If you liked it. Fans of Railways tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Railways (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Railways change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Railways worth watching?
- Railways holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Railways?
- Railways stars Kiichi Nakai, Reiko Takashima, Yuika Motokariya, Shiro Sano and Tomoko Naraoka.
- When was Railways released?
- Railways was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.