A Period Drama by Clint Bentley
Embark on a poignant journey through the early 20th-century American frontier. Witness Joel Edgerton's acclaimed performance as a humble railroad worker finding meaning in a life of quiet beauty and hardship. This critically praised adaptation of Denis Johnson's beloved novella is a meditation on love, loss, and the American landscape.
Clint Bentley
2025
118 minutes
Early 20th Century
Pacific Northwest
Denis Johnson's Novella
Netflix & Theatrical
Train Dreams is a 2025 American period drama directed by Clint Bentley and adapted from Denis Johnson's acclaimed novella. The film follows Robert Grainier (played by Joel Edgerton) β a humble railroad and logging worker in the early 20th-century Pacific Northwest.
As he navigates love, loss, and the shifting landscape of a world in transition, Grainier finds beauty and hardship in a life lived quietly but meaningfully. The film captures the essence of the American frontier spirit while exploring universal themes of memory, connection to the land, and the search for meaning in ordinary lives.
Critically acclaimed for its cinematography, emotional depth, and Edgerton's performance, Train Dreams premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival before a limited theatrical run and global Netflix release, reaching audiences worldwide with its poignant storytelling.
β’ National Book Award Finalist in 2012
β’ Pulitzer Prize Finalist in Fiction
β’ Acclaimed as a modern American classic
β’ Explores themes of frontier life and human resilience
β’ Perfectly adapted for cinematic storytelling
Clint Bentley, Producer
Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar
Visual Masterpiece
"Train Dreams" Title Track
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This film offers:
β’ Stunning cinematography of the American Northwest
β’ Joel Edgerton's acclaimed lead performance
β’ A poignant adaptation of literary masterpiece
β’ Award-winning original music score
"Sometimes the quietest stories speak the loudest..."
π 4 Oscar Nominations - Including Best Picture
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β’ Premiered at 2025 Sundance
β’ Critical praise at festival
β’ Joel Edgerton performance celebrated
β’ Cinematography widely praised
β’ Limited theatrical run
β’ Global Netflix release
β’ Widespread accessibility
β’ Awards season contender
β’ "Poignant and beautiful" - NY Times
β’ "Edgerton's career best" - Variety
β’ "Cinematic masterpiece" - The Guardian
β’ "Perfect adaptation" - IndieWire