Masterpiece Theatre: Railway Children

Set at the turn of the 20th century, three Edwardian children and their mother move to a country house in Yorkshire after their father is mysteriously taken away by the police. However, their mother refuses to inform the children of the circumstances surrounding their father's disappearance.

The children become fascinated by a nearby railroad, and they faithfully wave to passengers daily. Their kindness helps them make friends with some important travelers, one old gentleman in particular. Can he help solve the mystery of their missing father?

Special DVD features include: Cast list; Masterpiece Theatre poster gallery; access to The Railway Children Web site featuring essays, an interview with leading actress Jenny Agutter, biographies and photos of Golden Age authors, and more; scene selection; English audiotrack; and closed captions.

On one DVD5 disc. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: Widescreen (Anamorphic) more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-31-2008; A 13-year-old's perspective; This movie by the BCC is based on the book The Railway Children by E. Nesbit. It hardly omits anything. The actors depict the simplicity and good-heartedness of the children, and none of the side-plots are skipped. For example, the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-03-2007; Very nice family movie; From reading not very favorible reviews here about 2000's THE RAILWAY CHILDREN I got myself this film to see for myself. And I think it is in my opinion a very well made production. Jemima Rooper as the oldest girl Bobbie is very good...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-08-2007; Masterpiece Victorian Railway Story; Years ago we use to see Masterpiece Theater movies and they were excellent dramatic movies. This is one such movie. A little more lighthearted than some, but still the somberness of well off children becoming poor, a father mysteriously...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-26-2007; What a wonderful family movie!; This movie, Railway Children, is based on the book by E. Nesbit. It is reasonably faithful to the book. The characters are delightful. The scenery is gorgeous. It is a trip back to the time when manners (and morals) were as natural...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-31-2008; A 13-year-old's perspective; This movie by the BCC is based on the book The Railway Children by E. Nesbit. It hardly omits anything. The actors depict the simplicity and good-heartedness of the children, and none of the side-plots are skipped. For example, the...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-20-2004; Please Make Sure You See The 1970 Movie First; This PBS version of "The Railway Children" is nowhere near ascharming as the original 1970 movie. If you saw this TV version and liked it, you owe it to yourself to see the young Jenny Agutter in the earlier film. In my opinion, the...; read full review | report as inappropriate