The Station Agent
2003, English. Directed by Tom McCarthy.
Loneliness is much better when you have got someone to share it with.
When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism moves to rural New Jersey to live a life of solitude, only to meet a chatty hot dog vendor and a woman dealing with her own personal loss.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Tom McCarthyDirector
- Peter DinklageFinbar McBride
- Patricia ClarksonOlivia Harris
- Bobby CannavaleJoe Oramas
- Michelle WilliamsEmily
- Raven GoodwinCleo
- Paul BenjaminHenry Styles
- Jase BlankfortStore Customer
- Paula GarcésCashier
- Josh PaisCarl
- Richard KindLouis Tiboni
- Lynn CohenPatty at the Good to Go
- Marla SucharetzaJanice
Details
- Released
- 5 December 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tom McCarthy
- Budget
- $500K
- Box office
- $8.7M
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The Station Agent: quick answers
Is The Station Agent worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 858 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Station Agent?
The Station Agent runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Station Agent have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Station Agent. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Station Agent parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Station Agent is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Station Agent on?
The Station Agent isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Station Agent?
If you liked The Station Agent, try Paper Man, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., The Friend.
Who directed The Station Agent?
The Station Agent (2003) was directed by Tom McCarthy and stars Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, Bobby Cannavale.