Closely Watched Trains
Director: Jiří Menzel
"All it takes to make a man of a boy is a woman."
At a village railway station in occupied Czechoslovakia, a bumbling dispatcher’s apprentice longs to liberate himself from his virginity. Oblivious to the war and the resistance that surrounds him, this young man embarks on a journey of sexual awakening and self-discovery, encountering a universe of frustration, eroticism, and adventure within his sleepy backwater depot.
Where to Watch
Criterion Channel
KlassikiTrailer
Cast
Václav Neckář
Trainee Milos Hrma
Jitka Scoffin
Conducteress Masa
Vladimír Valenta
Stationmaster Max
Libuše Havelková
Max's wife
Josef Somr
Train dispatcher Hubicka
Alois Vachek
Novak
Jitka Zelenohorská
Zdenka
Vlastimil Brodský
Counselor Zednicek
Ferdinand Krůta
Masa's Uncle Noneman
Květa Fialová
The countess
Naďa Urbánková
Victoria Freie
Jiří Menzel
Dr. Brabec
In brief
Closely Watched Trains (1966) is a comedy, drama, war film. With an average rating of 7.2/10 from 276 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 33min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel, Klassiki.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Closely Watched Trains online?
Closely Watched Trains is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel, Klassiki. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Closely Watched Trains?
Closely Watched Trains runs 93 minutes (1h 33min).
What rating does Closely Watched Trains have?
Closely Watched Trains has an average rating of 7.2/10 based on 276 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Closely Watched Trains from?
Closely Watched Trains was released in 1966.
