Train of Life (1998)
Kernel Score: 82% · 291 ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy, War
Released: 1998-09-16
Runtime: 103 minutes
Overview
In 1941, the inhabitants of a small Jewish village in Central Europe organize a fake deportation train so that they can escape the Nazis and flee to Palestine.
Train of Life parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this Holocaust-era dramedy involves a fake deportation train, Nazi occupation, and concentration camp themes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Deals with Nazi deportation and the Holocaust, though handled with dark comedic tone rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Lionel Abelanski as Shlomo
- Rufus as Mordechai
- Clément Harari as Rabbi
- Agathe de La Fontaine as Esther
- Michel Muller as Yossi
- Johan Leysen as Schmecht
- Bruno Abraham-Kremer as Yankele
- Gad Elmaleh as Manzatou
- Marie-José Nat as Sura
- Serge Kribus
Train of Life FAQ
Is Train of Life good?
Train of Life has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 291 audience ratings.
Is Train of Life OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this Holocaust-era dramedy involves a fake deportation train, Nazi occupation, and concentration camp themes.
What movies are like Train of Life?
If you liked Train of Life, try The Zone of Interest, White Bird, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and Au Revoir les Enfants.