The Railway Children

The railway, the children... and the wonderful secret they'll share with you!

19701h 49m6.8(106 votes)

DramaFamily

Synopsis

At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.

The Railway Children (1970) is a drama and family film directed by Lionel Jeffries. It stars Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, and William Mervyn. The film runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 106 votes.

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Director

Lionel Jeffries

Cast

Dinah Sheridan

Mrs. Waterbury

Bernard Cribbins

Albert Perks

William Mervyn

Old Gentleman

Iain Cuthbertson

Charles Waterbury

Jenny Agutter

Roberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury

Sally Thomsett

Phyllis Waterbury

Gary Warren

Peter Waterbury

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Where can I watch The Railway Children?

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Who stars in The Railway Children?

The Railway Children stars Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn, and Iain Cuthbertson, and was directed by Lionel Jeffries.

How long is The Railway Children?

The Railway Children has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes.

When did The Railway Children come out?

The Railway Children was released in 1970.

What genre is The Railway Children?

The Railway Children is a drama and family film.

Is The Railway Children worth watching?

The Railway Children holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.