The Railway Children

Where to Watch The Railway Children (1970) (Legally)

The railway, the children... and the wonderful secret they'll share with you!
Dec 21, 1970 GB 109 min U
6.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
99 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1970), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Drama, Family blend, with a runtime close to 109 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.7/10 from about 99 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

northern england, countryside, father, railway car, family relationships, yorkshire, rural area, teenage girl, missing person, railway station, children's perspectives, 1900s

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Dinah Sheridan
as Mrs. Waterbury
Bernard Cribbins
as Albert Perks
William Mervyn
as Old Gentleman
Iain Cuthbertson
as Charles Waterbury
Jenny Agutter
as Roberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury
Sally Thomsett
as Phyllis Waterbury
Gary Warren
as Peter Waterbury
Gordon Whiting
as Russian