10 Melodramatic Films Set at Train Stations

Description: This classic British film tells the story of a married woman and a doctor who meet at a train station and fall in love, despite knowing their relationship can never be. The station becomes a symbol of their fleeting moments together.

Fact: The film was adapted from a play by Noël Coward, who also wrote the screenplay. It's often cited for its realistic portrayal of British middle-class life during the post-war era.

Description: While not set at a train station, the film features a scene where the ghost of a sea captain meets his love interest at a train station, symbolizing a transition in their relationship.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by R.A. Dick and has been remade for television several times.

Description: While not a traditional melodrama, this film features a pivotal scene at Union Station in Chicago, where a dramatic and emotional confrontation takes place, highlighting the film's intense narrative.

Fact: The famous "staircase" scene at Union Station was inspired by the Odessa Steps sequence in "Battleship Potemkin."

Description: A young American man and a French woman meet on a train and decide to spend one night together in Vienna before he must catch his train the next morning. The train station is where their adventure begins.

Fact: The film was shot in just 25 days with a very small crew, and much of the dialogue was improvised by the actors, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy.

Description: The film features a scene where Francesca, a housewife, meets a National Geographic photographer at a train station, setting the stage for their brief but intense love affair.

Fact: Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood, who also directed the film, had to learn Italian for their roles, adding authenticity to their characters' backgrounds.

Description: Although primarily set in a house, the film includes a poignant scene at a train station where the lovers reunite after years apart, highlighting the theme of enduring love.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks, and the iconic rain scene was not in the book but added for the movie.

Description: A man inherits an abandoned train station and moves there to live a solitary life, only to find himself drawn into the lives of the town's quirky inhabitants. The station becomes a place of unexpected connections.

Fact: The film was Peter Dinklage's breakout role, earning him critical acclaim and several awards for his performance.

Description: A man is trapped in JFK International Airport due to a bureaucratic issue, where he falls in love with a flight attendant. The airport, with its train station-like atmosphere, becomes his world.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who lived in Paris's Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years.

Description: A doctor and an architect communicate through a magical mailbox at a train station, falling in love despite living two years apart. The station serves as a poignant reminder of their temporal separation.

Fact: The film is a remake of the South Korean movie "Il Mare" and features a unique time-travel twist that adds depth to the romance.

Description: The film includes a scene where Benjamin, aging in reverse, meets Daisy at a train station, marking a significant moment in their unconventional love story.

Fact: The film's visual effects, particularly those showing Benjamin aging backwards, won an Academy Award.