Riding the Rails

About Riding the Rails

“Fallen Wall Street yuppie turned hobo train-hopping across America in search of work and a new life.”

Riding the Rails is a 1988 English drama film directed by Neil Hollander. It runs 90 minutes. The cast is led by Jim Babchak and José Zúñiga. It holds an IMDb rating of 9.0.

Wiped out by a stock market crash, Sam Spencer suddenly finds himself broke and homeless in New York. When a friend offers him a job in California, Sam heads west the only way he can afford, hopping trains. Along the way, he befriends Enrique, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, and Enrique's canine companion who together introduce Sam to hobo culture.

Director

Neil Hollander

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Where can I watch Riding the Rails?

Riding the Rails is not currently streaming on any Indian OTT platform, and is not available to rent or buy in India.

Is Riding the Rails available on OTT in India?

No. Riding the Rails is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.

Is Riding the Rails on Netflix?

No. Riding the Rails is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is Riding the Rails on JioHotstar?

No. Riding the Rails is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is Riding the Rails on Prime Video?

No. Riding the Rails is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Can I watch Riding the Rails online for free?

Riding the Rails is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full movie" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.

When did Riding the Rails release?

Riding the Rails released on 1 June 1988.