The Children's Train
2024, Italian. Directed by Cristina Comencini.
In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where he catches glimpses of a new life away from poverty.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- U/A 13+
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Where to watch The Children's Train
The Children's Train is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Cristina ComenciniDirector
- Barbara RonchiDerna
- Serena RossiAntonietta
- Christian CervoneAmerigo
- Stefano AccorsiAmerigo Adulto
- Francesco Di LevaCapa ‘e Fierro
- Antonia TruppoMaddalena Criscuolo
- Monica NappoZandragliona
- Dora RomanoPachiochia
- Beatrice SchirosMaestra Ferrari
- Ivan ZerbinatiAlcide
- Lucio MoranoLuzio
- Jacopo Pagano GuerrieriRivo
Details
- Released
- 21 October 2024
- Original title
- Il treno dei bambini
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Cristina Comencini, Furio Andreotti, Giulia Calenda
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What The Children's Train is based on
The Children's Train is based on The Children's Train, a novel by Viola Ardone.
Novel
The Children's Train
By Viola Ardone
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The Children's Train: quick answers
Is The Children's Train worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 359 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Children's Train?
The Children's Train runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Children's Train have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Children's Train. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Children's Train parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Children's Train is rated U/A 13+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Children's Train on?
The Children's Train is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Children's Train?
If you liked The Children's Train, try Rome, Open City, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, House of Strangers.
Who directed The Children's Train?
The Children's Train (2024) was directed by Cristina Comencini and stars Barbara Ronchi, Serena Rossi, Christian Cervone.
What is The Children's Train based on?
The Children's Train is based on The Children's Train, a novel by Viola Ardone.