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The Boxcar Children

7.520141h 26mMovieFamilyAnimationAdventure

Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which, they furnish with all the comforts of home. Fearful that they will be sent to live with their grandfather they have never met, the children keep their new home a secret.

DirectorsKyungho Jo·Mark A.Z. Dippé
WritersJustin Merz·Zach Strauss

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Cast · Directed by Kyungho Jo

IDIlleana Douglas
Illeana Douglas
Mary (voice)
MFMackenzie Foy
Mackenzie Foy
Violet (voice)
ZGZachary Gordon
Zachary Gordon
Henry (voice)
JKJoey King
Joey King
Jessie (voice)
JSJadon Sand
Jadon Sand
Benny (voice)
MSMartin Sheen
Martin Sheen
Grandfather Alden (voice)
JSJ.K. Simmons
J.K. Simmons
Dr. Moore (voice)
DSD. B. Sweeney
D. B. Sweeney
Baker (voice)
AWAudrey Wasilewski
Audrey Wasilewski
Baker's Wife (voice)

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The Boxcar Children — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Boxcar Children?

The Boxcar Children is streaming on Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Boxcar Children on Netflix?

No, The Boxcar Children is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is The Boxcar Children on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Boxcar Children isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Boxcar Children for free?

The Boxcar Children is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Boxcar Children?

Yes — The Boxcar Children is followed by The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island (2018) in the Boxcar Children Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Boxcar Children?

The Boxcar Children is the first film in the Boxcar Children Collection.

Is The Boxcar Children part of a trilogy?

No — The Boxcar Children is part of the Boxcar Children Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Boxcar Children Collection?

There are 2 films in the Boxcar Children Collection: The Boxcar Children (2014) and The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island (2018).