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The Station Agent

The Station Agent

2003
Comedy, Drama
1h 29m
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)

Directed by:

Thomas McCarthy

Screenwriter:

Thomas McCarthy

Starring:

Patricia Clarkson, Michelle Williams, Raven Goodwin, John Slattery, Bobby Cannavale, Peter Dinklage, Paul Benjamin, Richard Kind, Joe Lo Truglio

Genres:

Comedy, Drama

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, Spanish
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The Station Agent

2003
Comedy, Drama
1h 29m
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kojilessKojiless
Rated 12 Dec 2011
88
90th
This wonderful little movie dwarfs most mainstream flicks, despite its small budget and short playing time. I do have one compliant--albeit a minuscule one--and that's the the stunted ending...though it grew on me after a while. Okay, I'll stop now.
Rated 12 Dec 2011
pieterpronkpieterpronk
Rated 25 Dec 2009
91
94th
What a sleeper of a movie. It's slow pace somehow hides the fact that even repeated viewings work well enough. When you care about the people in a movie, you don't mind it if you're just invited to do nothing with them.
Rated 25 Dec 2009
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 25 Nov 2011
85
90th
Resonated with me for a variety of personal reasons, but also because it's simply a bittersweet story about finding your place in the world. Everything about it, from the direction, to the script, to the acting, is simple but works really well. There are warm, likeable characters, and I liked how it just ended, mid-flow, without trying to wrap everything up or make some grand point. A very effective human drama.
Rated 25 Nov 2011
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 03 May 2009
7
58th
Sweet and funny, way better than McCarthy's 2nd pretentious indie flick. When I see Dinklage, I always think of that Entourage joke: Ari: "You're one of the biggest actors in this town Peter" Peter Dinklage: "What is that, a play on words, dickhead ?!"
Rated 03 May 2009
ttoshittoshi
Rated 07 Nov 2011
60
77th
Quirky, fun and interesting characters. I would have a great time hanging out with them--I didn't want the movie to end.
Rated 07 Nov 2011
timon88Timon88
Rated 28 Jun 2008
91
96th
A beautiful story about solitude and the perils of connecting with other people, and one of my favorite movies of the 2000s. For me, this is Patricia Clarkson's breakout role, the first time I saw her and thought, "Oh, my god--who iS that woman?" The raw fragility of her performance is overpowering. It remains my favorite performance of hers--in fact, all three leads do the best work I have seen any of them do here.
Rated 28 Jun 2008
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 14 May 2010
85
87th
True loneliness is one of the most awful and powerful feelings. Each of the three main characters deal with this emotion in their own way, and the performances are spectacular to watch. McCarthy has obviously moved away from little films about simple stories such as this, but his freshman outing is still his best.
Rated 14 May 2010
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 19 Aug 2010
95
97th
A great movie about friendship, loss, bitterness, and introversion. The three leads are very charming and believable. The cinematography is gorgeous. It's the perfect movie for unwinding after a long day.
Rated 19 Aug 2010
pompousasspompousass
Rated 29 Sep 2010
20
44th
The rare feature film to be built around a dwarf. Modest, offbeat, a bit stiff and clunky, with a restrained and dignified central performance from Dinklage, and a smattering of railroad knowledge.
Rated 29 Sep 2010
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 11 Apr 2011
80
69th
It's nice to see how a conventional story structure can be enlivened by a good writer/director. The central character arc could have been such a cliché, but McCarthy pitches it just right, so that when his shell finally starts to crack, you really feel it, and it's very rewarding. I suppose Dinklage's wonderfully expressive face helps a little bit too.
Rated 11 Apr 2011
icybrianIcyBrian
Rated 04 May 2011
86
79th
Very good movie about loneliness, with fantastic performances from all three leads. It's great to see the change in each of them as the story unfolds. The ending is very abrupt, however. Having it end on that type of scene is fine, but it really felt like there should have been something else to it (and judging from the deleted scenes on the DVD, there was.)
Rated 04 May 2011
ashwilliamsAshWilliams
Rated 23 Sep 2008
90
90th
Gem.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
reubenitereubenite
Rated 01 Sep 2008
90
92nd
Sweet, tender, and uniformly excellent.
Rated 01 Sep 2008
nancysidnancysid
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
86th
this is a good one!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bellamyrbellamyr
Rated 21 May 2008
87
81st
Under rated film with a simple but effective story line. Powerful scenes and some truly moving acting with a feel of the misfits meets a road movie.. Very touching in parts and the only possible weakness is the lack of a defined ending - slight anticlimax but maybe appropriate given the subject matter. Worth watching
Rated 21 May 2008
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 04 Dec 2011
90
94th
It's not a complex movie by any means, but it gets a lot of emotion out of it's simplicity. It does a wonderful job showing loneliness and how someone can be so accustomed to it that they become somewhat cold to other people. Peter Dinklage and Patricia Clarkson are great as always and Bobby Cannavale shows again why he is maybe the most underrated character actor in the movie industry.
Rated 04 Dec 2011
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
63rd
Nice, interesting, leisurely character piece.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cowmanCowman
Rated 08 Nov 2007
64
35th
A simple and moving movie with some great performances and odd characters. Can't believe they were actually giving it away in the store where I got it!
Rated 08 Nov 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 15 Sep 2007
75
79th
Really good little movie. I liked it a lot.
Rated 15 Sep 2007
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 22 May 2008
72
78th
Oh, Joe.
Rated 22 May 2008
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 07 Dec 2013
95
98th
I really enjoy this film every time I watch. There are several moments that always make me laugh. The acting is outstanding as Peter Dinklage, Bobby Cannavale and Patricia Clarkson are all at the top of their games in this film. The script is great and highly original. I can not stop praising this amazing film!
Rated 07 Dec 2013
damildamil
Rated 15 Jan 2012
75
81st
Peter Dinklage was excellent in this, as was Patricia Clarkson. I don't think I've seen any other films that deal with dwarfism so directly. Usually little people are only used in films for comedic effect or to make things 'weirder'. I enjoyed this one a lot. It's not perfect, but if a nice, amusing film with endearing characters sounds like your cup of tea, I definitely recommend this.
Rated 15 Jan 2012
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 29 Apr 2014
82
72nd
The pace is awesome.
Rated 29 Apr 2014
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 06 Apr 2014
68
65th
A good cast propels this indie drama. Nothing much of a story, just good solid interaction.
Rated 06 Apr 2014
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 27 Mar 2014
15
41st
I GET IT, IT'S QUIRKY
Rated 27 Mar 2014
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 18 Mar 2012
2
15th
A whimsical and neutered indie dramedy that leaves no lasting impression.
Rated 18 Mar 2012
thehynesthehynes
Rated 26 Feb 2014
51
35th
a film about nothing but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Rated 26 Feb 2014
ozdemibrozdemibr
Rated 22 May 2013
30
5th
ilk 50 dakikayı izledim ve geri kalanını ilerleterek bitirdim. sosyofobi daha farklı derinlikte anlatılabilecek bir kavram olup, basitliğe indirgenerek anlatılmaya çalışılması ve sonuçta; 'arkadaşlık-dostluk güzel bir şey' yavanlığı hoşuma gitmedi.
Rated 22 May 2013
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 09 Jul 2012
10
2nd
Incredibly boring movie.
Rated 09 Jul 2012
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 05 Jul 2015
75
54th
Gives you the warm fuzzies but certainly earns it. Peter Dinklage is great and the whole film captures the setting and the season perfectly. It's nice.
Rated 05 Jul 2015
jnsonejijnsoneji
Rated 02 Mar 2013
87
43rd
Nice acting by complete start cast
Rated 02 Mar 2013
bentienbentien
Rated 01 Aug 2012
78
88th
Great indie comedy.
Rated 01 Aug 2012
picklefuckerPickleFucker
Rated 08 Jun 2016
8
60th
Brilliantly charming and quirky film with a good cast and character development, enjoyed from start to finish.
Rated 08 Jun 2016
runkzrunkz
Rated 27 May 2007
90
75th
Awesome film all around!
Rated 27 May 2007
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 06 Jul 2021
94
89th
Low key and deceptively simple slice of life is admirable for its refusal to surrender to cheap sentiment or manufactured conflict - the three lead characters feel as real and defiantly "themselves" as any in recent memory with Dinklage, Clarkson and Cannavale helping to bringing them to vivid life. Perhaps nothing of earth shaking significance happens here, but sometimes its fascinating to just watch a group of people leading their ordinary lives.
Rated 06 Jul 2021
margustaMargusTa
Rated 21 Jan 2021
92
91st
Movie got few Awards on Sundance FF and rightly so. In my mind movie is great when i wanted it to continue and continue... This is one of those movies. Lovely.
Rated 21 Jan 2021
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 20 Jul 2020
70
72nd
A simple and nice movie, that has some genuine funny moments and keeps you interested in the lives of these three characters, but sometimes is too heavy-handed in some subjects.
Rated 20 Jul 2020
eatbeanseatbeans
Rated 12 Jul 2020
10
96th
A wonderful gentle movie with great script and acting. No CGI or action.
Rated 12 Jul 2020
zapperlifeZapperLife
Rated 23 Sep 2019
83
94th
revisited (2)
Rated 23 Sep 2019
glm01glm01
Rated 01 Oct 2018
84
79th
84.33.
Rated 01 Oct 2018
sylowisylowi
Rated 25 Aug 2018
90
87th
Great character movie.
Rated 25 Aug 2018
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 11 Jan 2017
70
70th
"The Station Agent" is a great example of simple, subdued, character-based yet touching indie cinema. Discreetly nuanced and realistic, Tom McCarthy's debut is a winner, with an excellent leading trio (Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson and Bobby Cannavale) and an admirably melodrama-free script.
Rated 11 Jan 2017
marazimarazi
Rated 17 Nov 2016
80
59th
tatlı film severim
Rated 17 Nov 2016
martrynmartryn
Rated 21 May 2014
84
84th
Peter Dinklage is fantastic, and the film is a nice pseudo-comedy drama that stays quirky and entertaining throughout.
Rated 21 May 2014
qwershadyqwershady
Rated 10 Apr 2016
75
57th
this is a lovely described of loneliness
Rated 10 Apr 2016
jaiguyJaiGuy
Rated 11 Feb 2016
85
83rd
Enjoyed this movie a lot. Bobby Cannavale is particularly great. Since this came out I've been on the lookout for Tom McCarthy movies.
Rated 11 Feb 2016
nuotionuotio
Rated 10 Sep 2015
65
83rd
Quality indie, which might not offer anything new or earth-shattering, but the film has a heart and an interesting set of characters. The cast is good; especially Dinklage who is excellent as Finn. There are some scenes where the film is close to being quirky for quirkiness sake, but it never goes overboard. I can easily see myself re-watching this at some point.
Rated 10 Sep 2015
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 17 Aug 2015
64
58th
There's lots to like here. The performances are good, it's well shot and the lonesome storyline does carry some resonance. That said I didn't buy into all of the characters interactions. McCarthy never quite manages to detail the three protagonists relationship enough, and the development of the relationship never quite worked as well as it could have for me. It just felt a scene or two short as to telling us why these three needed each other. Overall though still a good watch.
Rated 17 Aug 2015
jakeco24Jakeco24
Rated 11 Aug 2024
90
50th
Feel good, but real.
Rated 11 Aug 2024
kingjohnbbqKingjohnbbq
Rated 04 Feb 2015
88
57th
The movie is very low key, but it was so relaxing. not only were the people on the screen doing nothing and enjoying it, but so was I. Its a pretty cool movie that way. there is really no unlikable character in the movie, except the fear of loneliness which is ever present. I would read a book around peter dinklage any day of the week.
Rated 04 Feb 2015
sawesawe
Rated 22 Oct 2014
76
80th
Little silly and slow paced, but nice movie to but you on a good mood.
Rated 22 Oct 2014
boriajboriaj
Rated 01 Aug 2014
72
47th
A simple fell-good movie.
Rated 01 Aug 2014
ocelotOcelot
Rated 18 Jun 2014
70
73rd
Cute.
Rated 18 Jun 2014
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 24 Jul 2009
80
79th
At first I wasn't too sure to like it or not, but after 30 min or maybe less I was captivated by its sweetness
Rated 24 Jul 2009
cellophanecellophane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
62nd
A sweet and slight movie with fantastic acting and beautiful character relationships.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
joshstew06JoshStew06
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
77th
Great drama, with a lot of interesting characters, and fantastic acting. The friendship that is formed between the three leads is terrific.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bizortbizort
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
10th
It was just flat-out boring
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kamrankamran
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
74th
Simply charming. Sometimes gut-bustingly funny without ever resorting to the obvious material. Patricia Clarkson gives what may be her best performance thus far, and that's saying a lot.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
aarona1caarona1c
Rated 24 Aug 2007
95
90th
A classic that should have garnered a Best Picture nomination.
Rated 24 Aug 2007
keauKeau
Rated 01 Apr 2008
65
59th
This is a sweet story of oddly matched friends. I enjoyed watching this movie very much.
Rated 01 Apr 2008
jeg2jeg2
Rated 05 Apr 2008
65
70th
unusual film that holds your attention
Rated 05 Apr 2008
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 29 May 2008
84
86th
a movie that excells in writing and acting, so much that it's average directing is covered up.
Rated 29 May 2008
crowtocronecrowtocrone
Rated 19 Jun 2008
96
70th
This movie brings together a ragtag group-believable and ultimately so very human. One of my favs
Rated 19 Jun 2008
acylonacylon
Rated 16 Dec 2008
100
98th
What a great one!
Rated 16 Dec 2008
sandyrSandyR
Rated 22 Dec 2008
95
94th
just watched it for the 2nd time last night, as enjoyable as the 1st time! bumps it from 90 to 95!
Rated 22 Dec 2008
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 01 Jan 2009
70
54th
A quirky little character piece, though its a little slow. learned something about trains too.
Rated 01 Jan 2009
hdperez88hdperez88
Rated 16 Jan 2009
98
94th
Another masterpiece from the great Thomas McCarthy
Rated 16 Jan 2009
stainStain
Rated 28 Jan 2009
50
33rd
Not much here, really
Rated 28 Jan 2009
pigletPiglet
Rated 23 Jul 2009
82
94th
A very quiet film, if you will, about a man who only wants to be left alone, but meets a woman and a younger, very vibrant man. Then the roles are turned, when it's the woman who wants to be left alone.
Rated 23 Jul 2009
td888td888
Rated 18 Dec 2011
70
76th
A charming and delightful film, great performance by Peter Dinklage.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
delirium9Delirium9
Rated 13 Aug 2009
100
93rd
Pretty solid performances by the three leads. A powerful film in its bittersweet simplicity.
Rated 13 Aug 2009
icarusIcarus
Rated 03 Dec 2009
84
75th
The Station Agent is one of the bright stars of recent American independent cinema. It stands as a capably-written and directed film from Tom McCarthy who avoids overplaying his hand as he does in his later film, The Visitor, and instead allows his characters here to live and relate to one another without descending into speechifying. I especially like that the film is able to treat its somewhat oddball cast of characters without irony, allowing them to exist as simple, struggling human beings.
Rated 03 Dec 2009
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 21 Dec 2009
81
48th
An excellent small film (no pun intended).
Rated 21 Dec 2009
dwyerdwyer
Rated 10 Jan 2010
94
97th
There's something about the way this film paints these characters. Our own lives might not include inheritances of train depots, but they do include events like it, and our paths are crossed by the paths of people like Joe and Olivia and even the girl in the library; the major events in the film are a lot like the major events in our own lives: a yelling disagreement here, an almost-fight in the parking lot of a bar there, a quiet separation between friends over there.
Rated 10 Jan 2010
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 11 Jan 2010
90
94th
This movie is a pleasant surprise, I did not expect much from him. It's funny, intriguing and even moving. A short story well told, with smart dialogues, moments of introspection, intelligent humour, captivating characters, all presented very subtly. And a good cast. I recommend.
Rated 11 Jan 2010
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 31 May 2010
78
54th
Nice mellow movie with great performances
Rated 31 May 2010
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 30 Nov 2010
30
78th
"McCarthy evokes the loneliness of Finbar's life using simple stretches of silence and a series of long shots that call attention to the man's small stature." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 30 Nov 2010
dlchobbesdlchobbes
Rated 01 Jan 2011
75
44th
Nice
Rated 01 Jan 2011
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 26 Feb 2011
57
79th
#11#, reviews, cast.
Rated 26 Feb 2011
jackshrackjackshrack
Rated 13 Mar 2011
72
40th
Very sweet movie
Rated 13 Mar 2011
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 11 May 2011
81
86th
Just a lovely heart-warming story of friendship. Unlikely it may be, but these characters are so likeable it's hard not to go "aah". Also, really great indie direction: the scenes are extremely economical, with a single wordless shot speaking volumes.
Rated 11 May 2011
tavingtonTavington
Rated 08 Jun 2011
3
68th
Great movie (about dwarf) overall. Few small things bothered me e.g. cut off ending. Also one of P.Dinklage best non-comic performances that I've seen so far.
Rated 08 Jun 2011
murrayMurray
Rated 26 Jun 2011
95
97th
Strangely intriguing from the beginning until the end. Sets a completely unique atmosphere and executes it perfectly.
Rated 26 Jun 2011
stuie299stuie299
Rated 14 Oct 2011
25
0th
A fake presentation of Thomas McCarthy's views of real people. Every bit of this movie felt forced, cliched, and contrived. This only served to make every character annoying. Bobby Cannavale was especially grating. I like quirky movies but this boarders on cutesy/sappy and almost to a nauseating extent. People always complain about films being pretentious. Well this is the exact opposite. The film never ceases to remind you how humble and down to earth it is. Just disgusting film making.
Rated 14 Oct 2011
bofbof
Rated 15 Nov 2011
75
71st
Just a warm, human film about three outsiders that sounds like a Tom Waits song - a dwarf living in an old abandoned train station befriends a Cuban hot dog vendor and a divorced artist - but somehow remains low-key and natural enough to be just a pure delight from beginning to end.
Rated 15 Nov 2011

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