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A boy, his dog, and 800 miles of steel rails between him and home.
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Last Train Home (1989)

Gritty family survivalComing-of-age on the moveCanadian frontier realism

Overview

FamilyAdventureDrama

Tom Bradshaw searches for his family while riding the rails in this family drama set in the 1880s.

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Content warning
traincoming of agedog
Family separation and reunionChildhood resiliencePoverty and displacementFound community

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Real train-hopping stunts and authentic 1880s rail locations.

Acting

Noam Zylberman's understated performance carries the entire film.

Production

Micro-budget period detail that punches way above its weight.

Best for:Family: Tough but rewarding watch with older kids who can handle bittersweet endings.·Solo: Quiet afternoon when you want forgotten Canadian cinema.·Rewatch: Catching details you missed in the hobo camp scenes.
Heads up:Emotional: Parental separation and child endangerment throughout.·Violence: Brief fistfights and threats from hostile railway workers.
R

Director

Randy Bradshaw

ReleasedNov 30, 1989
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Ron White

Ron White

Gordon Bradshaw

Donna Goodhand

Donna Goodhand

Clara Bradshaw

Katharine Isabelle

Katharine Isabelle

Sarah Bradshaw

Paul Cœur

Paul Cœur

McDougall

Timothy Webber

Timothy Webber

Willie Davis

Glenn Beck

Glenn Beck

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Trivia

Katharine Isabelle made her screen debut here at age nine; she'd later star in Ginger Snaps.

Cultural

Shot during a real Canadian National Railway strike, which explains the authentic empty freight cars.

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