Rails & Ties (2007) movie poster

Rails & Ties

2007 · 101 min · Director: Alison Eastwood

Rails & Ties (2007) is a drama, directed by Alison Eastwood. It stars Kevin Bacon and Marcia Gay Harden. The 101-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What Rails & Ties Is About

Tom Stark drives freight trains. One morning a car is parked across the tracks with a woman inside and her son beside her, and by the time the train has stopped only the boy is alive. Suspended from work and accused of never having touched the brake, Tom is left at home with the conversation about his wife's illness that he has been avoiding for months. Then the dead woman's son turns up at their door and moves in. Alison Eastwood's first film as director puts Kevin Bacon between guilt and an attachment he did not ask for, with Marcia Gay Harden as his wife and Miles Heizer as the boy.

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What is Rails & Ties about?

Tom Stark drives freight trains. One morning a car is parked across the tracks with a woman inside and her son beside her, and by the time the train has stopped only the boy is alive.

Where can I watch Rails & Ties?

Rails & Ties is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Rails & Ties?

Rails & Ties runs for 101 minutes (1h 41m).

When did Rails & Ties come out?

Rails & Ties was released in 2007.

Who directed Rails & Ties?

Rails & Ties was directed by Alison Eastwood.

Who stars in Rails & Ties?

Rails & Ties stars Kevin Bacon, Marcia Gay Harden, Miles Heizer, Marin Hinkle.

What is Rails & Ties's rating?

Rails & Ties holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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