The Station Agent (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Station Agent is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Thomas McCarthy, starring Peter Dinklage, Bobby Cannavale and Patricia Clarkson. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $8.7 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2004. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Thomas McCarthy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Station Agent About?
The premise of The Station Agent without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After inheriting a quiet New Jersey railroad depot, train enthusiast Finbar McBride’s solitary life is unexpectedly disrupted. He forms an unlikely friendship with a local hot dog vendor, Joe, and Olivia, Joe's troubled wife. Through a series of quirky interactions and personal challenges, Finbar also connects with the wise librarian Emily. He gradually learns more about himself and the complexities of human connection within this small town.
The Station Agent Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fitting in
- loner
- new in town
- unlikely friendship
- railroad agent
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- harassment
- small town
- moving
- grief
- inheritance
- humiliation
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- depression
- loneliness
- friendship
- death of father
- death of friend
- pokies
- gentle cinema
- dog
- friend
- man lives alone
- train
- depot
- abandoned
- newfoundland new jersey
- little person
- train station
- new friend
- death
- artist
- hot dog vendor
- librarian
- attempted suicide
- hitchhiking
- survivor
- observer
- outcast
- dancing on a bar
- heir
- overcoming fear
- fear
- guilt
- train car
- public speaking
- aging
- illness of father
- almost hit by a train
- kiss on the lips
- pregnant woman
The Station Agent Cast
Peter Dinklage leads the cast, with Bobby Cannavale and Patricia Clarkson. Directed by Thomas McCarthy.
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Director Thomas McCarthy
More from Thomas McCarthy
More films directed by Thomas McCarthy, best-rated first: Spotlight, The Visitor, Win Win and Stillwater.
The Station Agent Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Station Agent 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 73% User score
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The Station Agent Plot Summary
What happens in The Station Agent from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Finbar McBride, portrayed by Peter Dinklage, is a devoted train enthusiast who unexpectedly inherits a deserted train station nestled in the heart of New Jersey. Longing for a life of solitude, Fin decides to make this forsaken station his sanctuary, seeking refuge from a world that has often scrutinized him due to his height of just 4 feet 5 inches. However, his desire for isolation is soon interrupted when he encounters various locals.
Among them is Joe, played by Bobby Cannavale, who operates a charming little van parked outside the station, peddling coffee, cokes, ice cream, and hot dogs. Despite his effort to maintain a low profile, Fin finds himself engaging in brief exchanges with Joe while attempting to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee.
Full summary
The whole story of The Station Agent, scene by scene
The Station Agent Box Office
The Station Agent grossed $8.7 million worldwide. $5.7 million came from the US and Canada and $3 million (34%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.7M
- US & Canada
- $5.7M
- International
- $3M
The Station Agent Awards & Nominations
The Station Agent won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2004. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2004, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
2 wins6 nominations3 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2004 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best First Screenplay
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Peter Dinklage
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BAFTA 2004 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Original Screenplay
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2004 3 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Patricia Clarkson
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Peter Dinklage
The Station Agent Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip The Station Agent | 'Right of Way' (HD) - Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson | MIRAMAX
- Clip The Station Agent | 'Your Own Size' (HD) - Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson | MIRAMAX
How Well Do You Know The Station Agent?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Finbar McBride's primary reason for moving to the train station?
Cars in The Station Agent
8 cars on screen, including the AM General FJ-8C and the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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AM General FJ-8C Main role -
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role -
1993 Chevrolet K-1500 Minor role -
2000 Ford Taurus Minor role
The Station Agent Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “下一站，幸福” and “Le chef de gare”.
- Also known as
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- 下一站，幸福
- Le chef de gare
- Yksinäinen asemapäällikkö
- Az állomásfőnök
- Přednosta
- Hayatın İçinden
- Vías cruzadas
- Станционный смотритель
- אנשי התחנה
- O Agente da Estação
- Доглядач станції
- Dróżnik
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- 스테이션 에이전트
- 下一站幸福
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The Station Agent FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Station Agent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Station Agent?
The Station Agent runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was The Station Agent released?
The Station Agent was released on October 3, 2003.
Who directed The Station Agent?
The Station Agent was directed by Thomas McCarthy.
More films by Thomas McCarthy Who is in the cast of The Station Agent?
The Station Agent stars Peter Dinklage, Bobby Cannavale and Patricia Clarkson.
How much did The Station Agent make at the box office?
The Station Agent grossed $8.7 million worldwide ($5.7 million domestic, $3 million international).
How is The Station Agent rated?
The Station Agent has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 81 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did The Station Agent win?
The Station Agent won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best First Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2004.
Does The Station Agent have a post-credit scene?
No. The Station Agent has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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