The Railway Man

Where to Watch The Railway Man (2013) (Legally)

Revenge is never a straight line.
Dec 2, 2013 AU 116 min M
6.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
783 votes
Drama History
Where can I watch “The Railway Man” legally?
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (2013), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Drama, History blend, with a runtime close to 116 minutes.

Cast highlights include Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman, Stellan Skarsgård, Jeremy Irvine.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), world war ii, victim, redemption, based on true story, autobiography, revenge, torture

Official trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube

Plot

A victim from World War II's "Death Railway" sets out to find those responsible for his torture. A true story.

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FAQs

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Main cast

Colin Firth
Colin Firth
as Eric
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
as Patti
Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
as Finlay
Jeremy Irvine
Jeremy Irvine
as Young Eric
Hiroyuki Sanada
Hiroyuki Sanada
as Nagase
Tanroh Ishida
Tanroh Ishida
as Young Nagase
Michael MacKenzie
Michael MacKenzie
as Sutton
Jeffrey Daunton
Jeffrey Daunton
as Burton
Tom Stokes
Tom Stokes
as Withins
Bryan Probets
Bryan Probets
as Major York