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The Children's Train

7.420241h 46mPGMovieDrama

In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where he catches glimpses of a new life away from poverty.

DirectorCristina Comencini
WritersFurio Andreotti·Camille Dugay Comencini
ProducersCarlo Degli Esposti·Nicola Serra

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Cristina Comencini

BRBarbara Ronchi
Barbara Ronchi
Derna
SRSerena Rossi
Serena Rossi
Antonietta
CCChristian Cervone
Christian Cervone
Amerigo
SAStefano Accorsi
Stefano Accorsi
Amerigo Adulto
FLFrancesco Di Leva
Francesco Di Leva
Capa ‘e Fierro
ATAntonia Truppo
Antonia Truppo
Maddalena Criscuolo
MNMonica Nappo
Monica Nappo
Zandragliona
DRDora Romano
Dora Romano
Pachiochia
BSBeatrice Schiros
Beatrice Schiros
Maestra Ferrari
IZIvan Zerbinati
Ivan Zerbinati
Alcide
LM
Lucio Morano
Luzio
JG
Jacopo Pagano Guerrieri
Rivo

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The Children's Train — streaming FAQ

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The Children's Train is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

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Yes — The Children's Train is available on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

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