Parents' Guide to Stop! That! Train!

Movie 2026 NR 90 minutes
Stop! That! Train! movie poster: RuPaul and others on a spiraling pink train track with the title in large, bolded text

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Sandie Angulo Chen By Sandie Angulo Chen , based on child development research. How do we rate?

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Campy train spoof mixes bawdy comedy, positive themes.

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  • Stop! That! Train! movie: RuPaul, playing the president, sits at a desk in a facsimile of the Oval Office
  • Stop! That! Train! movie: Two women in matching red and yellow outfits walk confidently in a busy station

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What's the Story?

STOP! THAT! TRAIN!, directed by Adam Shankman, follows best friends DeeDee (Jujubee) and Tess (Ginger Minj), attendants for the budget rail line Stank Train who unexpectedly land jobs aboard the luxurious high-speed Glamazonian Express—much to the chagrin of its trio of platinum-blond first-class attendants. But what begins as an exciting career opportunity quickly turns into a disaster as the train hurtles toward a catastrophic collision. As panic spreads among the passengers and crew, DeeDee and Tess must work together—as well as with an assortment of fellow attendants, government officials, and eccentric travelers—to save everyone on board. Meanwhile, the U.S. president (RuPaul) tries to manage the impending emergency while dealing with her own rail-related demons. Much of the ensemble cast is portrayed by veterans of RuPaul's Drag Race, with a host of cameos in supporting roles.

Is It Any Good?

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This entertaining disaster flick spoof is sure to appeal to RuPaul's Drag Race enthusiasts. In Stop! That! Train!'s fictional world—one in which the United States has a transnational high-speed rail service—the Glamazonian Express hilariously illustrates the class divide, allowing wealthy passengers to sit next to Sarah Michelle Gellar (playing an unrecognized version of herself) and indulge in endless cocktails while their budget railway counterparts are packed nearly on top of one another en route to uninspired destinations like Six Flags. Jujubee and Ginger Minj are especially amusing as the central besties eager to prove themselves among their posh, mean-girl train hostess training school classmates.

Among the irreverent jokes involving sex and cocktails is an impressive lineup of comedic character actors in supporting roles as train passengers and behind-the-scenes authorities: Keep your eyes peeled for Rachel Bloom, Joel McHale, Paul Scheer, Nicole Sullivan, Chris Parnell (who ends up in a Weekend at Bernie's-inspired gag), Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Missi Pyle, June Diane Raphael, Matt Rogers, and even 1980s Spanish icon Charo. But the biggest laughs belong to the Drag Race alums, particularly the two leads and the trio of snobby first-class attendants they go up against: queen bee Amber (Brooke Lynn Hytes) and her acolytes, Alli (Marty Lauter) and Ayshleiygh (Symone). There are also plenty of Drag Race-specific references, including one of the movie's recurring lines: "Tell it to me straight ... now tell it to me gay." Fans of broad, cheerfully campy comedies will likely be the ones most eager to climb aboard.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the parody style of Stop! That! Train! What other movies or disaster films do you think it references? Do you have to know about those movies to fully appreciate this one?

  • Many of the movie's actors are drag performers. Why is it important to have a wide range of positive representation in movies?

  • The story emphasizes listening to experts during a crisis. Why can it sometimes be difficult for people in positions of power to trust expert advice?

  • If you've seen classic comedies such as Airplane! or The Naked Gun, how does Stop! That! Train! compare?

  • How do characters demonstrate teamwork and perseverance? Why are those important character strengths?

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