The Boxcar Children (2014): Cast & Plot
The Boxcar Children is a 2014 animated adventure film directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé and Dan Chuba, starring Joey King as Jessie (voice), Zachary Gordon and Mackenzie Foy. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Mark A.Z. Dippé and Dan Chuba
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammerhead Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Boxcar Children About?
The premise of The Boxcar Children without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being orphaned, four siblings find refuge in an abandoned boxcar, transforming it into a cozy and secret home. Determined to avoid living with a grandfather they don't know, the children carefully conceal their new living space, hoping to maintain their independence and create a stable life together.
The Boxcar Children Cast & Characters
Joey King leads the cast as Jessie (voice), with Zachary Gordon as Henry (voice) and Mackenzie Foy as Violet (voice). Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé and Dan Chuba; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Mark A.Z. Dippé - Co-director Dan Chuba
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Joey King as Jessie (voice) - Zachary Gordon as Henry (voice)
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Mackenzie Foy as Violet (voice) - Jadon Sand as Benny (voice)
Also Starring in The Boxcar Children
· 5 more- D. B. Sweeney Baker (voice)
- Audrey Wasilewski Baker's Wife (voice)
- J.K. Simmons Dr. Moore (voice)
- Martin Sheen Grandfather Alden (voice)
- Illeana Douglas Mary (voice)
More from Mark A.Z. Dippé and Dan Chuba
More films directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé and Dan Chuba, best-rated first: Spawn, Marmaduke, The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island and Michael Jackson’s Halloween.
The Boxcar Children Plot Summary
What happens in The Boxcar Children from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Boxcar Children follows four orphaned siblings: Henry Zachary Gordon, Jessie Joey King, Violet Mackenzie Foy, and Benny Jadon Sand as they navigate life on their own after the loss of their parents. They come to a bakery to buy bread, and ask to stay for the night. The Baker D. B. Sweeney and Baker’s Wife Audrey Wasilewski see value in the older children who can help in the shop, while planning to send Benny to a Children’s Home. The children overhear the plan and, with a mix of fear and resolve, escape from the bakery. The Bakers decide to chase them, but eventually leave them to travel on their own.
Full summary
The whole story of The Boxcar Children, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Boxcar Children?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What are the first names of the four orphaned siblings?
The Boxcar Children Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Les enfants du wagon” and “ילדי הקרון”.
- Also known as
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- Les enfants du wagon
- ילדי הקרון
- Дети из товарного вагона
- 棚车少年
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The Boxcar Children FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Boxcar Children, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Boxcar Children?
The Boxcar Children runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Boxcar Children released?
The Boxcar Children was released on August 5, 2014.
Who directed The Boxcar Children?
The Boxcar Children was directed by Mark A.Z. Dippé and Dan Chuba.
More films by Mark A.Z. Dippé Who is in the cast of The Boxcar Children?
The Boxcar Children stars Joey King as Jessie (voice), Zachary Gordon as Henry (voice) and Mackenzie Foy as Violet (voice), among 9 credited actors.
Does The Boxcar Children have a post-credit scene?
No. The Boxcar Children has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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