Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018)
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is streaming in Germany on RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver is an average German film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It holds a 6.4/10 on TMDB from 183 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 109 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 1h 49m on it?
1h 49m of German adventure with a family streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- At 6.4/10 from 183 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
A young orphan boy Jim Button, his best friend Luke and a magical steam engine called Emma travel across the world in search of the truth about where Jim came from. Battling pirates and dragons, outsmarting make-believe giants, they must travel through the Forest of a Thousand Wonders, beyond the End of the World to find the hidden Dragon City.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 49m |
| Watch with family? | 0 · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Adventure / Family |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Dennis Gansel
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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