Why you shouldn't scroll through 'Train Dreams' Dyer Oxley November 18, 2025 / 12:59 pm

While "Train Dreams" is slated for a streaming release via Netflix on Nov. 21, this is not a movie that pairs well with scrolling through social media on your phone. "Train Dreams" requires your full attention.

"Train Dreams" is primarily a film for the senses: To hear the sounds of nature and gaze at the cinematography. The visuals turn Northwest forests into main characters. Do not expect a straightforward story with plot points holding your hand along the way. "Meditative" is a word that will often be used to describe this movie that fits well within the artsy film nerd niche. On a scale of "Hell on Wheels" to "Lost in Translation," this film leans toward the latter.

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