“Train Dreams” has been showing in German cinemas since November 6. This visually stunning drama delighted audiences and critics alike and is already considered one of the best films of the year. It will also be available on Netflix soon.
The film is already considered the best film of the year: “Train Dreams” premiered in late January 2025 at the Sundance Film Festival and thrilled critics and audiences with its emotional depth. This impressive drama by director Clint Bentley is based on the novel of the same name by Denis Johnson and tells the life story of Robert Grainier, played by Joel Edgerton.
The focus is on timeless themes such as loss, love, and the beauty of an ever-changing world. Apart from Edgerton, Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon also shine in important roles.
“Train Dreams” has been in German cinemas since November 6, 2025 – and the epic film with stunning visuals will also soon be available on Netflix.
“Train Dreams” – “The movie you dreamed of” inspires people all over the world
This drama from director Clint Bentley is based on the novel by Denis Johnson and tells the story of lumberjack Robert Grainier, played by Joel Edgerton, whose life is marked by loss, love and the search for meaning. He was supported by Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon who impressed with their strong acting performances. The film impresses with its calm narrative style and impressive imagery.
“Train Dreams” has been showing in German cinemas since November 6, 2025 – the epic drama will also be showing on Netflix from November 21. The audience was also enthusiastic. One fan writing on Another went even further and said: “Train Dreams is my favorite American film of the year.”
What is “Train Dream” about?
Set between 1917 and 1968, “Train Dreams” tells the life story of Robert Grainier, a lumberjack in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The film shows the physical demands of his job and the emotional challenges that defined his life. After a devastating forest fire, Robert loses his wife Gladys and daughter Kate, which plunges him into a deep crisis.
He finds support in his friendship with Ignatius Jack, a native shopkeeper, and his closeness to nature. Clint Bentley’s direction relies on strong graphic contrasts between destruction and beauty.
