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Is the movie Central Station available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we take a closer look at Central Station (1998), Walter Salles’ tender road-movie about a former schoolteacher who writes letters for the illiterate and a young boy searching for the father he never knew. Shot as a slow, intimate journey across Brazil’s stations, bus routes and open roads, the film relies on small acts of connection—handwritten letters, chance meetings, and a shared passage toward home. Central Station was widely acclaimed, winning the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and earning Academy Award nominations for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actress (Fernanda Montenegro). In this article we’ll check whether you can stream this modern classic on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+.

Central Station

Synopsis

After his mother's sudden death, a young boy who has never known his father sets off with a retired schoolteacher who now earns a living by composing letters for those who cannot read or write. On a quiet, tender road trip they confront grief and loneliness, form an unlikely bond, and search for the man who could answer the questions that haunt them both.

Release date

1998

Duration

1h 50min

Rating

Country

Brésil, France

Genre(s)

Drame

Watch on which platform Central Station

Updated on 12/03/2026

Netflix

Not available

Disney+

Not available

Prime Video

Available

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Apple TV+

Not available

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