The Pointsman (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1986, The Pointsman is a drama film directed by Jos Stelling, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman gets off a train by mistake and finds herself stranded alone with a peculiar man who doesn't even speak her language.
Who’s in it. The Pointsman stars Jim van der Woude as De Wisselwachter, Stéphane Excoffier as De Vrouw, Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr. as De Machinist and John Kraaijkamp Sr. as De Machinist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Pointsman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pointsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pointsman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pointsman (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pointsman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pointsman worth watching?
- The Pointsman holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pointsman?
- The Pointsman stars Jim van der Woude, Stéphane Excoffier, Johnny Kraaijkamp Sr., John Kraaijkamp Sr. and Josse De Pauw.
- When was The Pointsman released?
- The Pointsman was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.