Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails - The Movie

Sep 8, 2009

1h 1m

★ 6.9

The most heroic tale of the year!

Overview

One summer, Thomas comes across an old abandoned engine called Hiro. Desperately in need of repair, Hiro faces the Smelters Yard, so Thomas and his friends must work together to save poor Hiro from this fate.

Genres

Family

Animation

Adventure

Production Companies

Nitrogen Studios Canada

HiT Entertainment

Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails - The Movie Trailers

Cast

Narrator (UK) (voice)

Michael Angelis

Hiro (voice)

Togo Igawa

Edward / Henry / Gordon / James / Percy / The Fat Controller (voice)

Keith Wickham

Emily / Mavis / The Duchess Of Boxford (voice)

Teresa Gallagher

Spencer / Victor / Rocky / Kevin / The Duke Of Boxford (voice)

Matt Wilkinson

Thomas / Toby (voice)

Ben Small

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Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails - The Movie

Overview

Genres

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