The Station Agent

Name: The Station Agent
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: October 3, 2003
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 81
Cast: Bobby Cannavale, Patricia Clarkson, Peter Dinklage

2003

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Movie Details & Credits

Miramax Films | Release Date: October 3, 2003 | R

Starring: Bobby Cannavale, Patricia Clarkson, Peter Dinklage

Summary: A film about three people with nothing in common, except their shared solitude, until chance circumstances bring their lives together. Before long, from this forgotten depot, this mismatched threesome forges an unlikely bond, which ultimately reveals that even isolation is better shared. (Miramax)

Director: Thomas McCarthy

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 89 min

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28	#28 Best Movie of 2003
88	#88 Most Discussed Movie of 2003

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Ruthie Stein

As touching and original a movie as you're likely to see this year. Read full review

Charles Taylor

It's hard to say why The Station Agent sends you out feeling so benevolent. It may have something to do with being in the presence of a director who treats you with respect. McCarthy allows us to feel without telling us how and what we should feel. Read full review

A.O. Scott

The movie's writer and director, Tom McCarthy, has such an appreciation for quiet that it occupies the same space as a character in this film, a delicate, thoughtful and often hilarious take on loneliness. Read full review

Damon Wise

Ultimately this is a film about feelings, moments and things not said. Like "Lost In Translation," it’s about what happens when people living in their own little worlds collide. Read full review

Ella Taylor

Quiet and meditative, Dinklage neatly sidesteps the trope of the angry dwarf, and Clarkson, even in pain and rage, is characteristically warm and sexy -- she's our very own Helen Mirren. Read full review

Premiere Glenn Kenny

Though the movie is predictable, it's also honest; Fin emerges from his struggles a better person but not A Better Person, if you catch my drift. And in any case all of the actors are a great pleasure to watch. Read full review

Peter Rainer

A bit too satisfied with its own sweet sensitivities. Read full review

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seventhseal

Jan 14, 2015

This movies made me happy, not for a moment after it ended but it made me happy for a very long time after watching it, days even. The story is simple, warm, funny. The casting and characters are nothing short of perfect. If you have not seen this film and are reading this review lookingThis movies made me happy, not for a moment after it ended but it made me happy for a very long time after watching it, days even. The story is simple, warm, funny. The casting and characters are nothing short of perfect. If you have not seen this film and are reading this review looking to see if you think it is worth watch, believe me now, stop reading and start watching.

If this movie doesn't warm your insides you must be cryogenic!!!… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

MERJMK

May 6, 2014

So these people just follow a midget around for an hour and a half...The midget is boring, but so are the people who have been following the midget around. They share their boring lives with each other as friendships manifest itself in the most natural of ways...boring life stuff happens,So these people just follow a midget around for an hour and a half...The midget is boring, but so are the people who have been following the midget around. They share their boring lives with each other as friendships manifest itself in the most natural of ways...boring life stuff happens, and that's the end.… Expand

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FranzHcritic

Jul 9, 2015

It's a delightful indie flick with a natural feel around it. The cast is brilliant, especially the main trio of Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, and Bobby Cannavale. The themes of loneliness and friendship are subtle yet hit just enough to touch me. It's quirky, just like life itself isIt's a delightful indie flick with a natural feel around it. The cast is brilliant, especially the main trio of Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, and Bobby Cannavale. The themes of loneliness and friendship are subtle yet hit just enough to touch me. It's quirky, just like life itself is full of quirks.… Expand

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JackOfNoTrades

Aug 13, 2015

The Station Agent has well-developed characters, brilliant actors, a compelling script, and beautiful cinematography. You would think those would be the prerequisites for making a movie, but unfortunately this type of quality is rare.

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The3AcademySins

Oct 20, 2017

A heartwarming, naturalistic indie film about people who come together for healing. The small ensemble cast of Peter Dinklage, Bobby Cannavale, and Patricia Clarkson dominate the screen, and each of them make you feel the loneliness and pain each of their characters are dealing with on aA heartwarming, naturalistic indie film about people who come together for healing. The small ensemble cast of Peter Dinklage, Bobby Cannavale, and Patricia Clarkson dominate the screen, and each of them make you feel the loneliness and pain each of their characters are dealing with on a visceral level. Ultimately an uplifting film about friendship, The Station Agent will delight you and give you faith in your fellow man.… Expand

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Petrovita

Apr 13, 2012

A great movie with some interesting view points on life concerning certain types of people.
Abit slow at times, but it is indeed a sweet sensitive story among three people who shouldn't actually be going well together. The main character had something that reminded me of myself, which IA great movie with some interesting view points on life concerning certain types of people.
Abit slow at times, but it is indeed a sweet sensitive story among three people who shouldn't actually be going well together. The main character had something that reminded me of myself, which I found interesting. Overall a good movie, but action cravers, stay away from this one! You won't find any of that in this movie.… Expand

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DenisG.

Sep 27, 2005

Ending not abrupt enough. Ten minutes was too much of this drivel abt implausible characters going nowhere slowly.

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