Off the Rails (2016) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2016 · 86 min · English

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Directed by

Adam Irving

This documentary follows Darius McCollum, a man with Asperger's syndrome whose fascination with public transportation leads to an unusual and often unlawful journey. Finding comfort and connection within New York City's subway system, he befriends transit workers and learns to operate trains. Driven by his passion and remarkable aptitude, McCollum’s dedication results in a series of incidents involving commandeered vehicles and a total of 32 arrests over three decades.