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Movie Info

Release Date: April 03, 1998
Runtime: 111 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (5)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $2,900,000
Revenue: $5,596,708
Original Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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94%
Tomatometer
80
80/100
Metacritic
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8.1/10
TMDB
1,037 votes
8.0/10
IMDb
50,489 votes
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Central Station

1998

"Two souls, one journey; connection awaits at every turn."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Estación central de Brasil? 🇰🇷 KO: 중앙역? 🇨🇳 ZH: 中央车站? 🇷🇴 RO: Stația centrală All international titles (5) →
Drama 111 min 8.0/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1999 Oscars Best Actress Fernanda Montenegro

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $2,900,000
Revenue: $5,596,708
Profit $2,696,708
ROI +93% (1.9x)

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Central Station is directed by Walter Salles .

Cast of Central Station

Vinícius de Oliveira as Josué Fontenele de Paiva in Central Station
Vinícius de Oliveira
Josué Fontenele de Paiva

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Crew & Production

Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Central Station

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  • In one scene, a train station clock can be seen stuck at a specific time, symbolizing the characters' struggles with time and their pasts.

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  • Fernanda Montenegro, who plays the lead role, was initially reluctant to take the part but ultimately found the character's complexity deeply fulfilling, leading to a powerful performance.

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  • Central Station is often compared to other road films, such as The Motorcycle Diaries, also directed by Walter Salles, which explores themes of journey and self-discovery.

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  • The soundtrack features original music that blends traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary elements, enhancing the film's emotional landscape.

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