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Joel Edgerton’s Train Dreams Arrives on Netflix After Theatrical Run

Netflix debuts Clint Bentley’s acclaimed Denis Johnson adaptation during a carefully timed awards push.

Overview

  • The film begins streaming on November 21 following a limited U.S. theatrical release that started November 7.
  • Netflix unveiled a final trailer on November 20, concluding a rollout that began with a Sundance acquisition and a stop at TIFF.
  • Edgerton portrays Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker in the early 20th-century Pacific Northwest, in a quiet, decades-spanning character study.
  • Bentley directs from a screenplay co-written with Greg Kwedar, adapting Johnson’s work; the ensemble includes Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon and William H. Macy, with narration by Will Patton.
  • Coverage emphasizes the film’s meditative tone and craftsmanship, including Bryce Dessner’s score, with reports noting early awards recognition such as Gotham nominations.