What genre is Central Station?

Central Station is categorised as Drama.

Who stars in Central Station?

Matheus Nachtergaele, Fernanda Montenegro, Vinícius de Oliveira, Marília Pêra, Othon Bastos appear in the main cast.

Who directed Central Station?

Walter Salles directed Central Station.

How long is Central Station?

Central Station runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).

Is Central Station worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 8.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Central Station?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Central Station (1998)

Name: Central Station
Genre: Drama
Released: 1998
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Matheus Nachtergaele, Fernanda Montenegro, Vinícius de Oliveira, Marília Pêra, Othon Bastos

Movie 1h 50m ★ 8.1/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something

Drama

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Dating from 1998, Central Station sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Walter Salles. The cast includes Matheus Nachtergaele, Fernanda Montenegro and Vinícius de Oliveira. The running time is 1h 50m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.1 out of 10.

Synopsis

An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.

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Questions about Central Station

What genre is Central Station?: Central Station is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Central Station?: Matheus Nachtergaele, Fernanda Montenegro, Vinícius de Oliveira, Marília Pêra, Othon Bastos appear in the main cast.
Who directed Central Station?: Walter Salles directed Central Station.
How long is Central Station?: Central Station runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).
Is Central Station worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 8.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Central Station?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.