


Film · Released
The Railway Children
“The railway, the children... and the wonderful secret they'll share with you!”
The Railway Children at a glance
The Railway Children is a 1970 drama and family film, running 1h 49m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1970-12-21
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Director
- Lionel Jeffries
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 109 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmAt 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.
Cast
14 names
Dinah SheridanMrs. Waterbury
Bernard CribbinsAlbert Perks
William MervynOld Gentleman
Iain CuthbertsonCharles Waterbury
Jenny AgutterRoberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury
Sally ThomsettPhyllis Waterbury
Gary WarrenPeter Waterbury
Peter BromilowDoctor
Ann LancasterRuth
Gordon WhitingRussian
David LodgeBandmasterQuestions about The Railway Children
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Railway Children in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Railway Children is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Railway Children suitable for children?
The Railway Children is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Railway Children on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Railway Children about?
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.
How long is The Railway Children?
The Railway Children runs for 1h 49m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Railway Children trailer?
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