Night Train to Lisbon

Right now you can watch Night Train to Lisbon in Australia on Beamafilm, and in the US on Starz Apple TV Channel — and it holds up to as much attention as you give it. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jeremy Irons leads a cast that never overplays its hand. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Beamafilm.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Night Train to Lisbon earns its spot. Night Train to Lisbon takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. Raimund Gregorius, having saved a beautiful Portuguese woman from leaping to her death, stumbles upon a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which compels him to suddenly abandon the boring life he has led for years and to embark on an enthralling adventure. In search of the author, Gregorius acts as detective, pulling together pieces of a puzzle that involves political and emotional intrigue and the highest possible stakes. His voyage is one that transcends time and space, delving into the realms of history, medicine and love, all in search of true meaning to his life. The performances from Jeremy Irons and Mélanie Laurent give it more weight than the premise alone would suggest. It hit screens in 2013. Night Train to Lisbon resists tidy resolutions in a way that respects how messy real consequences actually are. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Night Train to Lisbon. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Jeremy Irons is the centre of it, and it is one of their strongest performances on record. The patience it asks of you early on is paid back with interest.

Night Train to Lisbon was released in 2013, directed by Bille August. The full 111-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.