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      The Station Agent

      R Released Oct 10, 2003 1h 28m Drama List
      94% Tomatometer 162 Reviews 89% Audience Score 25,000+ Ratings The life of train aficionado and downcast little person Finbar McBride (Peter Dinklage) takes an unexpected turn when his boss dies and wills him a railroad depot in New Jersey. He decides to relocate to the small town, where he befriends talkative food vendor Joe Oramas (Bobby Cannavale) and unhappy wife Olivia Harris (Patricia Clarkson). As the trio's interactions deepen, quirky conversations and outcomes ensue. McBride also gains insight from librarian Emily. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      A sweet and quirky film about a dwarf, a refreshment stand operator, and a reclusive artist connecting with one another.

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      Anthony Lane New Yorker None of the central performers put a foot wrong; Dinklage excels as a burdened man who is angry, tired, and tough. Feb 24, 2023 Full Review Amy Taubin Film Comment Magazine The Station Agent is little more than a three-character, metaphorically burdened off-Broadway play, but Peter Dinklage's understated performance gives it a bit of substance. Apr 10, 2018 Full Review Antonia Quirke London Evening Standard Dinklage is a star, for sure, but the film is hypnotic because of its unusually certain and constantly delicate tone. Dec 18, 2017 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand For the first time in his career, [Peter] Dinklage was allowed to play someone with dimension, passion, and an identity beyond his physical attributes, and he makes the most of it. Apr 14, 2023 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Dinklage, much the best reason to see the movie, brings what must be a lifetime of weathering insults and morbid curiosity to his role. Rated: B Sep 19, 2022 Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times If you're in the market for a human-interest story which earns its uplift and inspiration tags through deft writing without beating you over the head with clichés and stereotypes, you're not likely to find a better example than The Station Agent. Rated: 5/5 Oct 24, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      David S The trailer made it look a lot more "quirky" than what it is, it's just an everyday story about everyday people. There are definitely better things to watch in my opinion. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review K B Beautiful in every sense of the way. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/24 Full Review Audience Member Wonderful movie. Simple and beautiful. Brilliantly cast, every character. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/31/23 Full Review Paul G By moving away to a small, abandoned train depot he's inherited, quiet Finbar McBride seeks to escape humanity but is instead besieged by it: the troubled Olivia, who nearly runs him over - twice - and the fast-talking but sincere Joe Oramas. In its subtle and slightly whimsical depiction of three lonely people, this film carries a quiet, observational power. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/23 Full Review Gareth v A quirky movie that deals with solitude in a touching and heartfelt manner. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/17/23 Full Review Roy V This is ultimately a flick about significance when pitted against perception. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis The life of train aficionado and downcast little person Finbar McBride (Peter Dinklage) takes an unexpected turn when his boss dies and wills him a railroad depot in New Jersey. He decides to relocate to the small town, where he befriends talkative food vendor Joe Oramas (Bobby Cannavale) and unhappy wife Olivia Harris (Patricia Clarkson). As the trio's interactions deepen, quirky conversations and outcomes ensue. McBride also gains insight from librarian Emily.
      Director
      Tom McCarthy
      Producer
      Mary Jane Skalski, Robert May, Kathryn Tucker
      Screenwriter
      Tom McCarthy
      Distributor
      Miramax Films
      Production Co
      SenArt Films, Next Wednesday Productions
      Rating
      R (Some Drug Content|Language)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 10, 2003, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 8, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $5.7M
      Runtime
      1h 28m
      Sound Mix
      SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
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