Central Station (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1998, Central Station is a drama film directed by Walter Salles, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. An emotive journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.
Who’s in it. Central Station stars Gerard Parkes, Fernanda Montenegro as Isadora "Dora" Teixeira, Chris Wiggins and Vinícius de Oliveira as Josué Fontenele de Paiva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Central Station sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Central Station page.
If you liked it. Fans of Central Station tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Central Station (1998)?
- In US, Central Station is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Central Station worth watching?
- Central Station holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Central Station?
- Central Station stars Gerard Parkes, Fernanda Montenegro, Chris Wiggins, Vinícius de Oliveira and Marília Pêra.
- When was Central Station released?
- Central Station was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.