Train Dreams

Opened Friday, November 7, 2025

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

Please note that there are additional showtimes of TRAIN DREAMS that screen with open captions (on-screen display of dialogue and sounds). For those showtimes, click here.

Based on the novella by Denis Johnson, TRAIN DREAMS is the portrait of Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), whose life unfolds in an era of unprecedented change in America. Robert grows into adulthood among the forests of the Pacific Northwest, where he helps expand the nation’s railroad empire alongside men as unforgettable as the landscapes they inhabit. After a tender courtship, he marries Gladys (Felicity Jones) and they build a home together. But when his life takes an unexpected turn, Robert finds beauty, brutality, and meaning in what’s next.

Official selection: TIFF, Sundance Film Festival

“A film that reached into my heart and soul. Joel Edgerton is remarkable.” – RogerEbert.com
“A staggering work of art. One of the best films of the year.” – NY Mag
“A perfectly formed movie. It elevates Director Clint Bentley into the league of essential American filmmakers.” – The Hollywood Reporter

  • Country USA
  • Running Time 102 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Distributor Netflix
  • Director Clint Bentley
  • Cast Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Clifton Collins Jr., Kerry Condon, William H. Macy
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil, Closed Captioning

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