Central Station (1998)

Kernel Score: 90% · 1,028 ratings

Genres: Drama

Released: 1998-04-03

Runtime: 111 minutes

Where to watch Central Station

  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.

Central Station parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Central Station is a drama about a former teacher and an orphaned boy searching for his unknown father.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Includes references to child trafficking and a death of a parent, though not depicted graphically.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — A supporting character is depicted as alcoholic.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Walter Salles

Cast

  • Fernanda Montenegro as Isadora "Dora" Teixeira
  • Vinícius de Oliveira as Josué Fontenele de Paiva
  • Marília Pêra as Irene
  • Othon Bastos as César
  • Otávio Augusto as Pedrão
  • Matheus Nachtergaele as Isaías Paiva
  • Caio Junqueira as Moisés Paiva
  • Stela Freitas as Yolanda
  • Maria Menezes as Waitress
  • Sergio Kato as Dora's Client

Central Station FAQ

Is Central Station good?

Central Station has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,028 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Central Station?

In the US you can buy it from Prime Video and Apple TV.

Is Central Station OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Central Station is a drama about a former teacher and an orphaned boy searching for his unknown father.

What movies are like Central Station?

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