
The Titfield Thunderbolt
The Comedy Hit of the Year!
Directed by Charles Crichton
Produced by Michael Balcon Productions, Ealing Studios
A charming, good-natured British comedy about a village community rallying together to save their local railway from closure, driven by eccentric characters and gentle humor.
When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.
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Is The Titfield Thunderbolt easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Does The Titfield Thunderbolt end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.
Is The Titfield Thunderbolt sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is The Titfield Thunderbolt scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Titfield Thunderbolt violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.
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Like The Titfield Thunderbolt
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Titfield Thunderbolt
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Titfield Thunderbolt, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Titfield Thunderbolt, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Titfield Thunderbolt, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































