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Train Dreams (2025)
PG-13
102 min | Drama

Train Dreams (2025)

PG-13

102 min | Drama

Based on Denis Johnson's beloved novella, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century.

Director

Clint Bentley

Writers

Clint Bentley (screenplay) | Denis Johnson (novella) | Greg Kwedar (screenplay)

Producers

Michael Heimler (producer) (p.g.a.) | Will Janowitz (producer) (p.g.a.) | Marissa McMahon (producer) (p.g.a.) | Ashley Schlaifer (producer) (p.g.a.) | Teddy Schwarzman (producer) (p.g.a.)

Composer

Bryce Dessner

Cinematographer

Adolpho Veloso (director of photography)

Editor

Parker Laramie

Casting

Nike Imoru | Avy Kaufman

Production Designer

Alexandra Schaller

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 26, 2025

Release date

Nov 21, 2025 (United States)

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40 cast members

Name	Known for
Joel Edgerton Robert Grainier Robert Grainier See fewer	The Gift (VI) (2015)
Clifton Collins Jr. Boomer Boomer See fewer	Star Trek (2009)
Felicity Jones Gladys Grainier Gladys Grainier See fewer	Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Alfred Hsing Fu Sheng Fu Sheng See fewer	The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
David Paul Olsen Toomis (as David Olsen) Toomis (as David Olsen) See fewer	One Battle After Another (2025)
John Patrick Lowrie Mr. Sears Mr. Sears See fewer	Night, Mother (2021)
Chuck Tucker Silent Man Silent Man See fewer	Train Dreams (2025)
Rob Price Curious Logger Curious Logger See fewer	A Song for Gran
Paul Schneider Apostle Frank Apostle Frank See fewer	Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
Brandon Lindsay Elijah Brown Elijah Brown See fewer	Escape from Death Block 13 (2021)
William H. Macy Arn Peeples Arn Peeples See fewer	Fargo (1996)
Nathaniel Arcand Ignatius Jack Ignatius Jack See fewer	Pathfinder (2007)
Eric Ray Anderson Boss Boss See fewer	Twin Peaks (2017)
John Diehl Billy Billy See fewer	The Client (1994)
Beau Charles Young Logger Young Logger See fewer	Studio Grey (2019)
Rick Rivera Foreman Foreman See fewer	Recollection (2025)
Taylor McKinley Logger New Cut Logger New Cut See fewer	Train Dreams (2025)
Ashton Singer Avery Pinkham Avery Pinkham See fewer	Train Dreams (2025)
Kerry Condon Claire Thompson Claire Thompson See fewer	The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)
Zoe Rose Short Kate Kate See fewer	It's A Secret (2025)
Sean San Jose Carnival Barker (as Sean San José) Carnival Barker (as Sean San José) See fewer	Sing Sing (2023)
Bonni Dichone Woman at TV Woman at TV See fewer	The Cleaning Lady (2022)
Cisco Keanu Reyes Wolf Boy (as Cisco Keanu Hoberock) Wolf Boy (as Cisco Keanu Hoberock) See fewer	They Never Found Him (2023)
Clark Sandford Pilot's Father Pilot's Father See fewer	Bombs Away (1985)
Amelia Hilson Pilot Pilot See fewer	Train Dreams (2025)
Will Patton Narrator Narrator See fewer	The Postman (1997)
Tim Altevers Theater Attendee (uncredited) Theater Attendee (uncredited) See fewer	Recollection (2025)
Deborah Brooks Doorway Woman (uncredited) Doorway Woman (uncredited) See fewer	Vacant Lot
Keith Cox Ruffian in store / Model T driver (uncredited) Ruffian in store / Model T driver (uncredited) See fewer	Grimm (2011)
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Bonne-Vejou Dorrell Kootenai Indian (uncredited) Kootenai Indian (uncredited) See fewer	Nishabdham (2020)
Jerry Dykeman Old Grainier (uncredited) Old Grainier (uncredited) See fewer	Blindfold (II) (2023)
Charles Fletcher Theater Attendee (uncredited) Theater Attendee (uncredited) See fewer	Recollection (2025)
Ron Ford Mr. Pinkham (uncredited) Mr. Pinkham (uncredited) See fewer	Natasha Nighty's Boudoir of Blood (2020)
Frank A. Gaimari Church Attendee (uncredited) Church Attendee (uncredited) See fewer	Boon (2022)
David Martin Johnson Tired Logger / Logger (uncredited) Tired Logger / Logger (uncredited) See fewer	Z Nation (2014)
Pamela Kingsley Chapel Congregant (uncredited) Chapel Congregant (uncredited) See fewer	The Ghosting (1992)
Ryan McNeil Villager (uncredited) Villager (uncredited) See fewer	Welcome to Murderville (2021)
Jennifer Simmons Mrs. Pinkham (uncredited) Mrs. Pinkham (uncredited) See fewer	Train Dreams (2025)
Eric David Wallace Logger (uncredited) Logger (uncredited) See fewer	Love Dream (2018)