The Railway Children
Watch TrailerAt 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama, Family |
| Director | Lionel Jeffries |
| Runtime | 109 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (97 votes) |
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Director Lionel Jeffries constructs a gentle narrative that contrasts childhood innocence with adult worries, using the railway as a potent symbol of connection and hope. He works with the warm, unsentimental performances of the young cast, whose actions naturally drive the story forward.
What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of decency and the quiet power of kindness. The film leaves one with a restored faith in simple, human goodness. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Lionel Jeffries
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