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A “staggering” drama with “superb performances” is coming to Netflix

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The captivating drama titled “Train Dreams” featuring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones will be available on Netflix towards the end of this year.

In an upcoming movie adaptation of Denis Johnson’s 2011 novella with the same title, Edgerton takes on the role of Robert Grainier – a man who works as both a logger and railroad employee, spending much of his time apart from his wife, Gladys (portrayed by Jones), and their daughter.

In the first part of the 20th century, U.S.A, the story unfolds around Robert who experiences an “unforeseen richness and charm” amidst a “swiftly transforming” environment. Despite this transformation, he longs deeply for the familiarity and love of his home and kin.

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Featuring Kerry Condon and William H Macy, the movie “Train Dreams” was bought by Netflix after its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The streaming platform has now officially announced that the film will be available on their service on 21st November.

Under Clint Bentley’s direction and in collaboration with Greg Kwedar for the screenplay, the movie titled “Train Dreams ” has been praised by critics since its debut. As of now, it boasts a remarkable approval rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews from 36 critics.

According to Vulture, the image encapsulates the essence of transcendence: The form of the world becomes apparent to us when it’s already past, they said, adding that it is an awe-inspiring piece of art and among the top films of the year.

According to The Times, the movie’s poignant appeal lies in the delicate, longing hope that the truth will be revealed before the end. They highly commend the exceptional acting and consider this frontier story an unforgettable masterpiece.

According to The Guardian, writer/director Clint Bentley and co-writer Greg Kwedar have skillfully created a beautifully moving film that subtly captures the raw, vulnerable existence in a delicate setting. Meanwhile, Toronto Star described the film as thoughtful and visually rich.

The film is described as a grand Western masterpiece with stunning visual beauty and powerful lyrical cinematography that captures the complex, life-encompassing layers of a single existence. According to _TheWrap_, while _Screen Daily_ praises it for being skillfully assembled and convincingly acted.

1. The AV Club found it equally impressive, describing it as an “absorbing period drama brimming with intricate details.”

2. The Daily Beast praised it as a “tender and profound story of loss and endurance, highlighting the fleeting and the lasting.”

Train Dreams will be released by Netflix on 21 November.

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2025-06-29 00:19

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