The Boxcar Children
Synopsis
Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which, they furnish with all the comforts of home. Fearful that they will be sent to live with their grandfather they have never met, the children keep their new home a secret.
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Illeana Douglas
Mary (voice)
Mackenzie Foy
Violet (voice)
Zachary Gordon
Henry (voice)
Joey King
Jessie (voice)
Jadon Sand
Benny (voice)
Martin Sheen
Grandfather Alden (voice)
J.K. Simmons
Dr. Moore (voice)
D. B. Sweeney
Baker (voice)
Audrey Wasilewski
Baker's Wife (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kyungho Jo, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Dan Chuba
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Merz, Zach Strauss, Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Original Score
- Kenneth Burgomaster
- Original Title
- The Boxcar Children
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, United States of America, Guatemala
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $5
- Production Studios
- Hammerhead Productions, Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kyungho Jo, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Dan Chuba
Justin Merz, Zach Strauss, Gertrude Chandler Warner
Kenneth Burgomaster
Department Leadership Roster
Justin Merz
Writer
Kyungho Jo
Director
Zach Strauss
Writer
Mark A.Z. Dippé
Director
Dan Chuba
Director
Kenneth Burgomaster
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boxcar Children
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boxcar Children about?
Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which, they furnish with all the comforts of home. Fearful that they will be sent to live with their grandfather they have never met, the children keep their new home a secret.
Who directed The Boxcar Children?
The Boxcar Children was directed by Kyungho Jo, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Dan Chuba.
Who stars in The Boxcar Children?
The principal cast of The Boxcar Children includes Illeana Douglas, Mackenzie Foy, Zachary Gordon, Joey King, Jadon Sand.
When was The Boxcar Children released and how long is it?
The Boxcar Children was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boxcar Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boxcar Children was composed by Kenneth Burgomaster.
Is The Boxcar Children based on a book or true story?
The Boxcar Children is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Gertrude Chandler Warner".