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Movie · 1998 · 111 min

Central Station (1998)

Original title: Central do Brasil

“Between hope and solitude, two lives cross and reinvent themselves”

8.1/10 · 1,087 votes
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Central Station is a 1998 movie (Drama). Central Station was directed by Walter Salles. Central Station runs 111 minutes. It has an average rating of 8.1/10 from 1,087 viewers. In United States, you can watch Central Station on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Streaming services that carry Central Station, and the countries where you can watch it:

filmingo 3 countries

Austria, Switzerland, Germany

Amazon Prime Video 3 countries

Spain, France, French Polynesia

Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel 2 countries

Austria, Germany

CineMix+ Amazon Channel 2 countries

Austria, Germany

CineMember 2 countries

Belgium, Netherlands

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 2 countries

Spain, France

Curzon Amazon Channel 2 countries

United Kingdom, Guernsey

Netflix 1 countries

Brazil

Globoplay 1 countries

Brazil

Claro tv+ 1 countries

Brazil

Plot

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.

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#rio de janeiro#letter#wilderness#teacher#orphan#railroad#alcoholic#missing parent#long lost relative#realism#child trafficking#death of parent#road movie#bus station#lost child#unwanted child#truck stop#woman and child#lonely woman#train station

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Central Station?

In United States, you can watch Central Station on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Who stars in Central Station?

The main cast of Central Station includes Fernanda Montenegro, Vinícius de Oliveira, Marília Pêra, Othon Bastos and Otávio Augusto.

Who directed Central Station?

Central Station was directed by Walter Salles.

When was Central Station released?

Central Station was released on April 3, 1998.

How long is Central Station?

Central Station runs 111 minutes.

Is Central Station worth watching?

Central Station has an average rating of 8.1/10 from 1,087 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Central Station?

If you enjoyed Central Station, try The Emerald Forest, I'm Still Here, Loveling and Lion.

Is Central Station on filmingo?

Not in United States right now. Central Station is on filmingo in: Austria, Switzerland and Germany.

Is Central Station on Amazon Prime Video?

Not in United States right now. Central Station is on Amazon Prime Video in: Spain, France and French Polynesia.

Is Central Station on Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. Central Station is on Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel in: Austria and Germany.

How much did Central Station make at the box office?

Central Station grossed $5,596,708 worldwide on a budget of $2,900,000.

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Updated: October 28, 2026 ·