An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine
2023, English. Directed by Brannon Carty.
This feature length documentary takes an intimate look at the impact of the popular children's television series Thomas & Friends. Around the world and from different walks of life, generations of adult fans reflect on their love for the show, and how it has forever changed the course of their lives. They're not just fans either. Many are preserving props from the television series, and some have even managed to work on the series itself as both writers and consultants.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 27 November 2023
- Written by
- Brannon Carty
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An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine?
An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine (2023) was directed by Brannon Carty and stars Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, Rev. W. Awdry.