The Children's Train

1h 46m · 2024 · Directed by Cristina Comencini · 3.7 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Children's Train (2024) runs 1h 46m, directed by Cristina Comencini. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where he catches glimpses of a new life away from poverty.

Genres: Drama

Where to watch: Netflix (US, checked 9 July 2026)