Content Warnings
- 🟢 20/100 Brief discussion about a sexual encounter, no explicit content.
- 🟡 30/100 Character is seen drinking alcohol in a bar.
- 🟢 20/100 Character smokes a cigarette.
- 🟢 10/100 Mild verbal confrontation between characters.
- 🟢 20/100 Use of mild profanity.
- 🟢 20/100 Use of mild profanity.
Details for The Station Agent (2003)
What is the plot of The Station Agent (2003)?
The Station Agent follows Finbar McBride (Peter Dinklage), a quiet man with dwarfism who inherits an abandoned train depot in rural New Jersey. As he settles into his new life, he forms unexpected friendships with a grieving artist (Patricia Clarkson) and a talkative food truck vendor (Bobby Cannavale), leading to personal growth and connection.
Who are the main actors in The Station Agent?
The main actors in The Station Agent are Peter Dinklage as Finbar McBride, Patricia Clarkson as Olivia Harris, Bobby Cannavale as Joe Oramas, and Paul Benjamin as Henry Styles.
What themes are explored in The Station Agent?
The Station Agent explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and human connection. The film delves into how people from different walks of life can come together and form meaningful relationships despite their personal struggles and differences.
Who directed The Station Agent?
The Station Agent was directed by Tom McCarthy, who also wrote the screenplay. This was McCarthy's debut feature film as a director.
What awards did The Station Agent win?
The Station Agent received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Audience Award and the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Peter Dinklage also won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his performance.
