Train Dreams Premieres Theaters November 7, Netflix November 21

Train Dreams, an acclaimed film starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones, is set for a limited theatrical release on November 7, 2025, followed by a global Netflix debut on November 21. Directed by Clint Bentley and co-written with Greg Kwedar, the movie adapts Denis Johnson's celebrated novella, portraying the life of logger and railroad worker Robert Grainier as he navigates early 20th-century America. The film features an all-star cast including William H. Macy, Kerry Condon, and narration by Will Patton, with a score by Bryce Dessner. Critics have praised Edgerton's performance as his career-best, and the film holds a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score following its Sundance premiere. Train Dreams is described as a poignant tribute to a vanishing way of life and the quiet endurance of ordinary people during a time of rapid change. The story explores themes of personal depth, resilience, and the evolving American landscape through Robert’s experiences with his family and work on the railroad.