Trailer for Heartwarming Remake/Sequel of British Classic THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN
A new trailer and poster have been released for a film that is sort of a remake/sequel to the classic 1970 British WWII family film, The Railway Children. This new film, The Railway Children Return, welcomes back Jenny Agutter returning to her role as Bobbie from the original, and she is joined by Sheridan Smith, Tom Courtenay, and John Bradley.
This one also follows a group of children who are evacuated to a Yorkshire village during the Second World War, where they encounter a young American soldier who, like them, is far away from home. The cast of kids includes Beau Gadsdon, Eden Hamilton, Zac Cudby, Sheridan Smith, and Austin Haynes.
The film was directed by Morgan Matthews (A Brilliant Young Mind), based on the screenplay written by Daniel Brocklehurst, which was inspired by the original film by Lionel Jeffries.
Here’s the full synopsis:
1944. As life in Britain's cities becomes increasingly perilous, 3 evacuee children – Lily (Beau Gadsdon), Pattie (Eden Hamilton), Ted (Zac Cudby) Watts – are sent by their mother from Salford to the Yorkshire village of Oakworth. There to meet them on the station platform are Bobbie Waterbury (Jenny Agutter, reprising her iconic role in the original film), her daughter, Annie (Sheridan Smith) & grandson Thomas (Austin Haynes), and with their help the evacuees are soon settling into their new life in the countryside. When the children discover the injured American soldier Abe (KJ Aikens) hiding out in the railyard at Oakworth Station, they are thrust into a dangerous quest to assist their new friend who, like them, is a long way from home.
This looks like a heartwarming story that families would really enjoy watching together. My kids have been more interested in historical movies lately, related to the things they’re learning in school, and this would be a great movie to help teach them a kids perspective on WWII.
Check out the trailer and two posters below, and watch The Railway Children Return in UK theaters on July 15th. Keep an eye out for the US release date, coming soon.
