The Railway Man

Name: The Railway Man
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2014-04-03
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Cast: Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman, Stellan Skarsgård, Jeremy Irvine, Hiroyuki Sanada

2014, English. Directed by Jonathan Teplitzky.

Revenge is never a straight line.

A victim from World War II's "Death Railway" sets out to find those responsible for his torture. A true story.

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Runtime: 1h 56m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: R

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.8/10 from 804 TMDB viewer ratings.

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The Railway Man is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Howdy in India.

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Released: 3 April 2014
Country: Australia, France, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom
Written by: Andy Paterson, Frank Cottrell Boyce
Budget: $18M
Box office: $24M

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What The Railway Man is based on

The Railway Man is based on The Railway Man (1995) by Eric Lomax.

True story · 1995
The Railway Man
By Eric Lomax
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The Railway Man: quick answers

Is The Railway Man worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 804 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Railway Man?

The Railway Man runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).

Does The Railway Man have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Railway Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Railway Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Railway Man is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Railway Man on?

The Railway Man is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Howdy in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Railway Man?

If you liked The Railway Man, try The Survivor, The Secrets We Keep, The Gathering Storm.

Who directed The Railway Man?

The Railway Man (2014) was directed by Jonathan Teplitzky and stars Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman, Stellan Skarsgård.

What is The Railway Man based on?

The Railway Man is based on The Railway Man (1995) by Eric Lomax.