The Boxcar Children
2014, English. Directed by Kyungho Jo & Mark A.Z. Dippé & Dan Chuba.
Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which, they furnish with all the comforts of home. Fearful that they will be sent to live with their grandfather they have never met, the children keep their new home a secret.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Kyungho JoDirector
- Mark A.Z. DippéDirector
- Dan ChubaDirector
- Illeana DouglasMary (voice)
- Mackenzie FoyViolet (voice)
- Zachary GordonHenry (voice)
- Joey KingJessie (voice)
- Jadon SandBenny (voice)
- Martin SheenGrandfather Alden (voice)
- J.K. SimmonsDr. Moore (voice)
- D. B. SweeneyBaker (voice)
- Audrey WasilewskiBaker's Wife (voice)
Details
- Released
- 5 August 2014
- Country
- South Korea, United States of America, Guatemala
- Written by
- Justin Merz, Zach Strauss
- Budget
- $5
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What The Boxcar Children is based on
The Boxcar Children is adapted from a novel.
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The Boxcar Children: quick answers
What comes after The Boxcar Children?
Next in the series: The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island (2018).
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How long is The Boxcar Children?
The Boxcar Children runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Boxcar Children have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Boxcar Children on?
The Boxcar Children isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boxcar Children?
If you liked The Boxcar Children, try Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals, The Pagemaster.
Who directed The Boxcar Children?
The Boxcar Children (2014) was directed by Kyungho Jo and Mark A.Z. Dippé and Dan Chuba and stars Illeana Douglas, Mackenzie Foy, Zachary Gordon.
What is The Boxcar Children based on?
The Boxcar Children is adapted from a novel.