The Railway Children

"THE RAILWAY, THE CHILDREN... AND THE WONDERFUL SECRET THEY'LL SHARE WITH YOU!"

Dec 22 1970 G 1h 49m
Drama, Family

After the enforced absence of their father, the three Waterbury children move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in several unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.

Official Trailer
Plot

The film opens in a happy, comfortable upper middle-class home in Edwardian London. One night in 1905, the three children see their father usher two strangers into his study. After an argument he leaves with them and does not return. They and their mother fall on hard times and eventually move to a cottage in the country. Yet they keep their spirits up and find ways to help others. Fascinated by the nearby railway, they wave to the passengers faithfully every day, and their vigilance and courage prevent an accident. Their kindness makes friends of some important people who can help solve the mystery of their missing father.

Written by

E. Nesbit, Lionel Jeffries

Directed by

Lionel Jeffries

Cast

Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

EMI Films

Languages

Français, English

Awards

Nominated for 3 BAFTA 3 nominations total

Trailers
The Railway Children - Trailer
2022 Re-Release Trailer
The Railway Children (1970) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Featurettes
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN - 'Now and Then' Documentary
Scores
# of Votes
6,155
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA