

Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories
Synopsis
PEEP-PEEP! Adventures on the Island of Sodor. This time around, watch as Thomas misbehaves, and gets stuck underground. Find out what happens when Duck doubts Diesel. Laugh along as both Gordon and Duck run out of luck with those pesky trucks and Annie and Clarabel spell double trouble for Thomas. Climb aboard and watch the magic come alive with Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Volume 5!
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Mitton
- Screenplay & Story
- David Mitton, Britt Allcroft, Rev. W. Awdry, Christopher Awdry
- Original Title
- Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Mitton
David Mitton, Britt Allcroft, Rev. W. Awdry, Christopher Awdry
Robert D. Cardona, David Mitton, Britt Allcroft
Department Leadership Roster
David Mitton
Director
Robert D. Cardona
Producer
David Mitton
Producer
Britt Allcroft
Producer
David Mitton
Writer
Britt Allcroft
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories about?
PEEP-PEEP! Adventures on the Island of Sodor. This time around, watch as Thomas misbehaves, and gets stuck underground. Find out what happens when Duck doubts Diesel. Laugh along as both Gordon and Duck run out of luck with those pesky trucks and Annie and Clarabel spell double trouble for Thomas. Climb aboard and watch the magic come alive with Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Volume 5!
Who directed Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories?
Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories was directed by David Mitton.
Who stars in Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories?
The principal cast of Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories includes Ringo Starr.
When was Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories released and how long is it?
Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories?
Thomas & Friends: Better Late Than Never and Other Stories holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
