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The Railway Children

6.719701h 49mUMovieDramaFamily

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.

DirectorLionel Jeffries
WritersLionel Jeffries·Robert Lynn
ProducerRobert Lynn

Where to watch

Studiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelStudiocanal Presents Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lionel Jeffries

DSDinah Sheridan
Dinah Sheridan
Mrs. Waterbury
BCBernard Cribbins
Bernard Cribbins
Albert Perks
WMWilliam Mervyn
William Mervyn
Old Gentleman
ICIain Cuthbertson
Iain Cuthbertson
Charles Waterbury
JAJenny Agutter
Jenny Agutter
Roberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury
STSally Thomsett
Sally Thomsett
Phyllis Waterbury
GWGary Warren
Gary Warren
Peter Waterbury
PBPeter Bromilow
Peter Bromilow
Doctor
ALAnn Lancaster
Ann Lancaster
Ruth
GWGordon Whiting
Gordon Whiting
Russian
BM
Beatrix Mackey
Aunt Emma
DLDavid Lodge
David Lodge
Bandmaster

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The Railway Children — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Railway Children?

The Railway Children is streaming on Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Railway Children on Netflix?

No, The Railway Children is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Studiocanal Presents.

Is The Railway Children on Amazon Prime Video?

The Railway Children isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Railway Children for free?

The Railway Children is available on Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Railway Children?

Yes — The Railway Children is followed by The Railway Children Return (2022) in the Railway Children Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Railway Children?

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

Is The Railway Children part of a trilogy?

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

How many movies are in the Railway Children Collection?

There are 2 films in the Railway Children Collection: The Railway Children (1970) and The Railway Children Return (2022).