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. This stage-to-screen version, filmed at the National Railway Museum, features the steam train from the much-loved original feature film.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damian Cruden, Ross MacGibbon
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Kenny, Edith Nesbit
- Original Score
- Christopher Madin
- Original Title
- The Railway Children
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damian Cruden, Ross MacGibbon
Mike Kenny, Edith Nesbit
Christopher Madin
Steve Eveleigh
Anne Beresford
Department Leadership Roster
Damian Cruden
Director
Mike Kenny
Writer
Ross MacGibbon
Director
Anne Beresford
Producer
Christopher Madin
Original Music Composer
Steve Eveleigh
Editor
Joanna Scotcher
Production Design
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
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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. This stage-to-screen version, filmed at the National Railway Museum, features the steam train from the much-loved original feature film.
Who directed The Railway Children?
The Railway Children was directed by Damian Cruden, Ross MacGibbon.
Who stars in The Railway Children?
The principal cast of The Railway Children includes Robert Angell, Martin Barrass, Elianne Byrne, Rozzi Nicholson-Lailey, Izaak Cainer.
When was The Railway Children released and how long is it?
The Railway Children was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Railway Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Railway Children was composed by Christopher Madin.
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.).