The Signalman
1976, English. Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.
A traveller comes across a signalman stationed by the exit of a railway tunnel in a deep cutting. The traveller becomes familiar with the signalman, and finds that he is troubled by an apparition which appears by the tunnel.
- Runtime
- 0h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Signalman
The Signalman is streaming on AMC+ and Shudder in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 December 1976
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Andrew Davies
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The Signalman: quick answers
Is The Signalman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Signalman?
The Signalman runs 38 minutes (0h 38m).
Does The Signalman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Signalman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Signalman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Signalman yet.
Which OTT platform is The Signalman on?
The Signalman is streaming on AMC+ and Shudder in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Signalman?
If you liked The Signalman, try The Fair Haired Child, Basilisk: The Serpent King, The Woman in Black.
Who directed The Signalman?
The Signalman (1976) was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark and stars Denholm Elliott, Bernard Lloyd, Reginald Jessup.