Closely Watched Trains

Name: Closely Watched Trains
Released: 1966-11-18
Rating: 7.216

7.2/10 (276)

·1966· 93 min

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

Klassiki

Trailer

Cast

Václav Neckář

Trainee Milos Hrma

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Jitka Scoffin

Conducteress Masa

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Vladimír Valenta

Stationmaster Max

Libuše Havelková

Max's wife

Josef Somr

Train dispatcher Hubicka

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Alois Vachek

Novak

Jitka Zelenohorská

Zdenka

Vlastimil Brodský

Counselor Zednicek

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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.