# Central Station (1998) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/central-station-1998/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Editorial Rating | 94/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 87% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Walter Salles |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 110 min |
| Festival premiere | Berlinale 1998 (Golden Bear) |

## Quick answer

Central Station (1998) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Salles' road movie won Berlin and introduced Fernanda Montenegro to the world stage. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Walter Salles.

## Celluloid verdict

Salles' road movie won Berlin and introduced Fernanda Montenegro to the world stage.

## Synopsis

A retired schoolteacher helps a boy search for his father across Brazil, forging an unlikely bond on the country's dusty roads.

## Cast

Fernanda Montenegro, Vinícius de Oliveira, Marília Pêra

## Accolades

Premiered at Berlinale 1998, where it won the Golden Bear.

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: BFI Player
South Korea: Wavve

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Central Station worth watching?**
Central Station holds a 85% Celluloid Score. Salles' road movie won Berlin and introduced Fernanda Montenegro to the world stage.

**What is Central Station about?**
A retired schoolteacher helps a boy search for his father across Brazil, forging an unlikely bond on the country's dusty roads.

**Who directed Central Station?**
Central Station (1998) was directed by Walter Salles.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Central Station?**
85% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (94/100), Metascore (80/100), Letterboxd (4.2/5), and IMDb (8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Central Station?**
Central Station is on BFI Player in the United Kingdom; on Wavve in South Korea. Availability varies by region.

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