Netflix is set to release a new period drama film called Train Dreams, which is based on a 'beloved' book

Train Dreams official Netflix trailer

Netflix's latest period drama draws from a 'beloved' novel and is arriving on the streaming platform earlier than anticipated.

Train Dreams is amongst a number of forthcoming releases that the streaming giant is launching in cinemas initially. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

The film will have a brief theatrical run before becoming accessible to subscribers for home viewing.

Initial reviews have started appearing online, with audiences eagerly awaiting its arrival as it has already been dubbed a 'masterpiece'.

But what is the storyline behind this production? Who features in the ensemble and what are critics already saying about it?

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