Train Dreams Travels Along The Tracks With The Date Announcement And New Images
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TRAIN DREAMS - (L-R) Gladys Oakley (Felicity Jones) and Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton). Cr: Courtesy of Netflix
Based on Denis Johnson’s beloved novella, Train Dreams stars Joel Edgerton. The film will soon be available in cinemas and on Netflix.
Based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, the movie version of Train Dreams is heading down the tracks. The film will be in selected cinemas in November and will premiere on Netflix on November 21st. Directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones, the adaptation is by Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar. The cast also features Kerry Condon, William H. Macy, Clifton Collins Jr., Chuck Tucker, Paul Schneider, John Diehl, Alfred Hsing, Nathaniel Arcand, Johnny Arnoux, and Will Patton as the voice of Narrator. The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26th.
CRITICAL PRAISE
The film has received critical praise with notices such as:
“A Staggering Work of Art. One of the best pictures of the year.” – Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine
“I adored this perfectly formed movie. It elevates Bentley into the league of essential American filmmakers.” – David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter.
“5 stars. Superb performances from Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones.” – Kevin Maher, The Times
“Joel Edgerton is operating on a whole other level as he gives one of his most understated yet spectacular performances in a career never lacking for them.” – Chase Hutchinson, The Wrap
THE PREMISE
Logger Robert Grainier (Edgerton) works to develop the railroad across the United States, causing him to spend vast amounts of time away from his wife (Jones) and daughter, and he is struggling with his place in a changing world
CREDITS
Director: Clint Bentley
Screenplay By: Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar
Based On The Novella By: Denis Johnson
Producers: Marissa McMahon, Teddy Schwarzman, William Janowitz, Ashley Schlaifer, Michael Heimler
Executive Producers: Joel Edgerton, Scott Hinckley, Greg Kwedar, and John Friedberg
Key Cast: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Nathaniel Arcand, Clifton Collins Jr., John Diehl, Paul Schneider, with Kerry Condon and William H. Macy. Narrated by Will Patton.
Train Dreams will arrive down the tracks in November.
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