The Station Agent

"Loneliness is much better when you have got someone to share it with."

Dec 5 2003 R 1h 29m
Comedy, Drama

When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism moves to rural New Jersey to live a life of solitude, only to meet a chatty hot dog vendor and a woman dealing with her own personal loss.

Plot

When his only friend and co-worker dies, a young man born with dwarfism moves to an abandoned train depot in rural New Jersey. Though he tried to maintain a life of solitude, he is soon entangled with an artist who is struggling with a personal tragedy and an overly friendly Cuban hot-dog vendor.

Written by

Tom McCarthy

Directed by

Tom McCarthy

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

SenArt Films, Next Wednesday Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award29 wins & 31 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
77,592
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
81
Popularity
NA