Small Local Trains (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1960, Small Local Trains is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jean Bastia, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. Émile Durand, an insecticide manufacturer, is appalled to learn that his son Gérard has fallen in love with Suzy, the daughter of a travelling theatre company. Realising his father will never favour the union, Gérard joins the company on their next tour. In an attempt to heal the rift, Durand’s wife goes after Gérard and ends up performing in their next play…

Who’s in it. Small Local Trains stars Jean Richard as César Beauminet, Louis de Funès as Émile Durand, Roger Pierre as Gérard Durand and Nicky Valor as Céline Valmont, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Small Local Trains has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Small Local Trains page.

If you liked it. Fans of Small Local Trains tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Small Local Trains (1960)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Small Local Trains change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Small Local Trains worth watching?
Small Local Trains holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Small Local Trains?
Small Local Trains stars Jean Richard, Louis de Funès, Roger Pierre, Nicky Valor and Danièle Lebrun.
When was Small Local Trains released?
Small Local Trains was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.