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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver

6.420181h 49mMovieAdventureFamilyFantasy

A young orphan boy Jim Button, his best friend Luke and a magical steam engine called Emma travel across the world in search of the truth about where Jim came from. Battling pirates and dragons, outsmarting make-believe giants, they must…

DirectorDennis Gansel
WritersDirk Ahner·Andrew Birkin
ProducersChristian Becker·Derrick H. Myer

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Cast · Directed by Dennis Gansel

HBHenning Baum
Henning Baum
Lukas
SGSolomon Gordon
Solomon Gordon
Jim Knopf
AFAnnette Frier
Annette Frier
Mrs. Waas
UOUwe Ochsenknecht
Uwe Ochsenknecht
King Alfons
CHChristoph Maria Herbst
Christoph Maria Herbst
Mr. Ärmel
MPMilan Peschel
Milan Peschel
Tur Tur
RKRick Kavanian
Rick Kavanian
Wilde 13 / Pirate
EGEden Gough
Eden Gough
Ping Pong
LELeighanne Esperanzate
Leighanne Esperanzate
Li Si
KCKao Chenmin
Kao Chenmin
Emperor of Mandala
OYOzzie Yue
Ozzie Yue
Pi Pa Po
VMVolker Michalowski
Volker Michalowski
Mailman

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Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver on Netflix?

No, Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver for free?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?

Yes — Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is followed by Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020) in the Jim Button Collection.

Is there a prequel to Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver?

Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is the first film in the Jim Button Collection.

Is Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver part of a trilogy?

No — Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is part of the Jim Button Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Jim Button Collection?

There are 2 films in the Jim Button Collection: Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) and Jim Button and the Wild 13 (2020).