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The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker

7.0200354mMovieDocumentary

Ernest Borgnine, star of the classic train movie Emperor of the North, hosts and narrates this remarkable examination of the uniquely American Hobo.

DirectorBobb Hopkins
WriterBobb Hopkins
ProducersWallace L. Benepe·Bobb Hopkins

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Cast · Directed by Bobb Hopkins

EBErnest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine
Himself - Narrator
MHMerle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Himself - Special Guest
JM
James Michener
Himself - Special Guest

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The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker — streaming FAQ

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The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker is streaming on Philo, Fandor and FlixFling in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker on Netflix?

No, The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Fandor.

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No, The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and Fandor instead.

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The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker is available to stream free (with ads) on Mometu and Tubi TV in United States.