The Railway Children(2016)
The Railway Children 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. This stage-to-screen version, filmed at the National Railway Museum, features the steam train from the much-loved original feature film.
The Railway Children (2016) is a drama and family film directed by Damian Cruden, released on November 14, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Robert Angell, Martin Barrass, Elianne Byrne and Rozzi Nicholson-Lailey. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Damian Cruden
- Writers:
- Mike Kenny, Edith Nesbit
- Producers:
- Anne Beresford
- Composer:
- Christopher Madin
- Status:
- Released
The Railway Children Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Robert Angell
Robert Angell
Martin Barrass
Elianne Byrne
- Rozzi Nicholson-Lailey
Rozzi Nicholson-Lailey
Izaak Cainer
- Beth Lilly
Beth Lilly
Andrina Carroll
- Jacqueline Naylor
Jacqueline Naylor
James Weaver
Michael Lambourne
- Alex Wingfield
Alex Wingfield
Key crew
Directed by Damian Cruden, written by Mike Kenny and Edith Nesbit, produced by Anne Beresford.
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The Railway Children Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Railway Children – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Railway Children?
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The main cast of The Railway Children (2016) includes Robert Angell, Martin Barrass, Elianne Byrne, Rozzi Nicholson-Lailey and Izaak Cainer. The film was directed by Damian Cruden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Railway Children released?
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The Railway Children was released on November 14, 2016 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Railway Children worth watching?
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The Railway Children (2016) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.