The Boxcar Children

August 2014

(20)

Synopsis

Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which, with a little creativity and hard work, they gradually furnish with all the comforts of home. Fearful that they will be sent to live with the reputedly cruel grandfather they have never met, the children keep their new home a secret—until a serious illness forces them to reveal themselves in order to save young Violet. Watchdog Productions, LLC 2013 2014 Phase 4 Films Inc. All Rights Reserved. Phase 4 Films Inc. Phase 4 Films, the Phase 4 Films logo and all related titles, logos and indicia are trademarks of Phase 4 Films Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in Canada by Phase 4 Films Inc. / 20 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 603, P.O. Box 2041, Toronto, ON M4R 1K8 / 1.866.495.3650 / www.phase4films.com

Reviews

4.7

20 total

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Maria Medrano

Amazing!!! What a wonderful movie! Great to see this book come to life on screen, great and safe for everybody.

Jed Fitts

Awesome Awesome get this if you read the boxcar children :) and its great for children

chloesdada1

FIRST!!!!!! FIRST BITCHES!!!!!!!!!

Cast and credits

Actors	Martin Sheen, Jadon Sand, JK Simmons, Joey King
Producers	Dan Chuba
Director	Dan Chuba

Additional information

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Run time

81 minutes

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