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Train Dreams was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz
Type of Contender: Wide
Contender Factor: 84.33 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)
Stage 1 – Pedigree
Director: Clint Bentley
Writers: Clint Bentley, Denis Johnson, Greg Kwedar
Stars: Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, William H. Macy, Clifton Collins Jr, Chuck Tucker, Paul Schneider, John Diehl, Alfred Hsing, Nathaniel Arcand, Johnny Arnoux, Will Patton
Techs: Parker Laramie (Ed); Adolpho Veloso (Ci); Bryce Dessner (Mu)
Distributor: Netflix
Prior Recognition:
Other Oscar Nominees: Bentley (1:0 – 2024), Kwedar (1:0 – 2024), Jones (2:0 – 2014-2024), Condon (1:0 – 2022), Macy (1:0 – 1996)
Rating: 6.2 out of 10
Stage 2 – Content
Genre: Drama
Length: 1h 42m
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Rating: 13 out of 15
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: Sundance (25)
Release Date: Nov. 7, 2025
Rating: 7 out of 10
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 90%
CinemaScore: TBD
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Box Office Tally: Streaming
Box Office Status: Closed
Rating: 12.38 out of 15
