The Railway Children
Synopsis
At 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.
Top Cast
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Clare Thomas
Phyllis
Jack Blumenau
Peter
Jemima Rooper
Bobbie
Jenny Agutter
Mother
Michael Kitchen
Father
Gregor Fisher
Perks
Amanda Walker
Mrs Ransome
Clive Russell
Station Master
Richard Attenborough
The Old Gentleman
David Bamber
Dr Forrest
Janet Wood
Mrs Viney
Velibor Topic
Mr. Szczepansky
Geoffrey Beevers
District Superintendent
Sophie Thompson
Mrs Perks
JJ Feild
Jim
Valerie Minifie
Cook
Melanie Clark Pullen
Ruth
Georgie Glen
Aunt Emma
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Morshead
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Nye, Edith Nesbit
- Original Score
- Simon Lacey
- Original Title
- The Railway Children
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Carlton Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Morshead
Simon Nye, Edith Nesbit
Simon Lacey
John Daly
Don Fairservice
Charles Elton, Jonathan Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Morshead
Director
Simon Nye
Writer
Simon Lacey
Original Music Composer
Don Fairservice
Editor
Charles Elton
Producer
Tim Hutchinson
Production Design
John Daly
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Railway Children
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Railway Children about?
At 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.
Who directed The Railway Children?
The Railway Children was directed by Catherine Morshead.
Who stars in The Railway Children?
The principal cast of The Railway Children includes Clare Thomas, Jack Blumenau, Jemima Rooper, Jenny Agutter, Michael Kitchen.
When was The Railway Children released and how long is it?
The Railway Children was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Railway Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Railway Children was composed by Simon Lacey.
Is The Railway Children based on a book or true story?
The Railway Children is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edith Nesbit".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Railway Children?
The Railway Children holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).