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Train Dreams’ Soars on Netflix With 95% Reviews and Growing Awards Buzz

Critics credit Joel Edgerton’s quiet portrayal for anchoring a meditative adaptation.

Overview

  • The Denis Johnson adaptation, directed by Clint Bentley, hit Netflix on November 21 after a brief theatrical run and festival bow.
  • Review aggregators report roughly a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score based on 150+ critic reviews, placing it among the year’s best-rated films.
  • The film debuted high on Netflix’s weekly Top 10 charts, with coverage describing it as an instant streaming hit.
  • Reviewers highlight the film’s restrained, memory-driven style, striking cinematography and narration, and Edgerton’s largely nonverbal lead turn.
  • Reporting notes selective departures from the novella and widespread audience praise, with coverage pointing to mounting awards-season potential.