Rails & Ties
Seen it?2007 | 101 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A deadly collision between a train and car lead to an unlikely bond between the train engineer and a young boy who escapes the carnage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
34% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$22K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alison Eastwood
- Kevin BaconTom Stark
- Marcia Gay HardenMegan Stark
- Miles HeizerDavey Danner
- Marin HinkleRenee
- Eugene ByrdOtis Higgs
- Bonnie RootLaura Danner
- Kathryn JoostenMrs. Brown
- Steve EastinN.B. Garcia
- Laura CerónSusan Garcia
- Margo MartindaleJudy Neasy