The Commuter

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Jaume Collet-Serra

Producer:

Stuart M. Besser, Jaume Collet-Serra, Michael Dreyer

Writer:

Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi, Ryan Engle

Release Date:

Jan 12, 2018

Runtime:

1hr 45m

Synopsis

In this action-packed thriller, Liam Neeson plays an insurance salesman, Michael, on his daily commute home, which quickly becomes anything but routine. After being contacted by a mysterious stranger, Michael is forced to uncover the identity of a hidden passenger on his train before the last stop. As he works against the clock to solve the puzzle, he realizes a deadly plan is unfolding and is unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy. One that carries life and death stakes, for himself and his fellow passengers.

Cast

  • Liam Neeson
  • Vera Farmiga
  • Patrick Wilson
  • Jonathan Banks
  • Sam Neill
  • Elizabeth McGovern
  • Killian Scott
  • Shazad Latif
  • Andy Nyman
  • Clara Lago

Letterboxd User Reviews

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2.9
  • May 4, 2018

    liam neeson's agent: i have a movie for you liam neeson: liam neeson's agent: your family's life is on the line liam neeson: i'll do it

    1.8K Likes
    shay
    shay
    Jan 31, 2018

    There's something reassuring about seeing a very silly thriller made with legit craft that understands exactly how silly it is.

    488 Likes
    Patrick Willems
    Patrick Willems
    Jan 10, 2018

    choo choo

    384 Likes
    David Sims
    David Sims
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    Jun 21, 2018

    Liam Neeson Gets Blackmailed On Public Transport: Part 2 Can't wait for part 3. I'd suggest a tram.

    288 Likes
    DirkH
    DirkH
    Dec 13, 2024

    does liam neeson ever have a good day ???

    283 Likes
    theo
    theo
    Jan 14, 2018

    Sturdy but unsurprising. If you're looking for an impeccable formal exercise featuring a train as an analog for runaway capitalism do yourself a favor and re-watch UNSTOPPABLE.

    244 Likes
    matt lynch
    matt lynch
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    Feb 20, 2021

    2 stars for goth florence pugh and goth florence pugh alone

    227 Likes
    clara
    clara
    Jan 3, 2022

    If I had a nickel for every time Vera Farmiga played a significant role in a film where a male protagonist is stuck in an active train, then I’d have... 2 nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s wierd it’s happened twice

    213 Likes
    Arnon🪐
    Arnon🪐
    Mar 27, 2018

    Economic anxiety and our mechanized life. The Hollywood and late capitalist machinery at work, one and the same, with police state conspiracy as mediator. The American working class might not go to heaven, but has a meeting with a derailed train. Jaume Collet-Serra,…

    209 Likes
    Filipe Furtado
    Filipe Furtado
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  • Victoria
    Victoria is "meh" on
    The Commuter

    an interesting plot and the suspense was really well crafted throughout. kinda reminds me of the box concept wise but this was an easier watch than that. also great cast and filming style

    🔥 1 2Y
    Art
    Art liked
    The Commuter

    Von vs Neeson for the Battle of O-Block, Liam Neeson hit the Cuyler Garland route. #Serbiaaaa

    🔥 1 1Y
    Jake
    Jake loved
    The Commuter

    Having enjoyed Non-Stop, I decided to watch another Liam Neeson film I had not yet seen. Like Non-Stop, it was equally gripping and brilliantly cast. I have been a fan of Liam Neeson for a long time. His performances captivate me and millions of other filmgoers each time a new film is released.…

    8M
  • Jkha
    Jkha liked
    The Commuter

    Classic Liam Neeson movie.Very intense & fun to follow.The story was pretty interesting & definitely had its twists.The action was pretty good but the cgi felt a bit off at times. There were moments where it felt like it was over dramatic but the plot was very captivating 8.2/10

    2M
    Semi
    Semi loved
    The Commuter

    9/10 rlly good towards the end 🥰 not to dig at the main characters acting cause it WAS rlly good but… why in every movie does it sound like he’s shouting in lower case 😭😭. just SCREAMMMM man it’s an action movie ur ab to die i think it’s very valid💀

    10M
    eternallove
    eternallove loved
    The Commuter

    Back straight, eyes wide open, and mind constantly twisting and turning. Neeson is phenomenal during every action sequence and Cameron’s cinematography captures the thrill so intensely.

    3Y
  • Kristina x
    Kristina x loved
    The Commuter

    Liam neeson can play the same character in any film and it will always be a good watch. Love a thriller and this definitely had the suspense I need in a film, so much going on!

    3Y
    dobz
    dobz is "meh" on
    The Commuter

    sit back down, i’m sat x liam neeson plays the same thing in like every movie, doesn’t help that ive just rewatched non-stop… it was an ok movie, wouldn’t rewatch x

    7M
    CvptvinHowdy
    CvptvinHowdy is "meh" on
    The Commuter

    So you have this cast, but they're all just background characters… lame. It's a generic Liam Neeson thriller that's a little better than okay.

    9M
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    Walter Buck
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    kind of like that old movie speed with a twist to it....

    JM
    Jose Martinez
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    I really like this movie starting with the entire cast and even director and knew even before going to be movie theater that I was going to love and I did, I can’t wait to buy my 4K Baku-ray but if I had the chance I’ll definitely watch it again at the movie theater

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    Good movie, but did get a little slow in the middle.

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    Taylor Missroon
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    absolutely amazing. must see it

    TL
    Trever Longcor

    good suspense, good action !!

    KJ
    Kendell Jones

    eh

  • LM
    Linda Miller

    Major continuity issues that are obvious to the watcher. Keep an eye on his bag!

    CC
    Chester Collada

    I thought it's gonna be like the other train movies. I like the twist & it's original.

    DB
    Dorota Bialo

    Good

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Metacritic

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Based on 44 Critics
6.4

USER SCORE (190)

Generally favorable reviews based on 190 Reviews
70
Jan 11, 2018

While it doesn't pay to think too hard about the plot, after four of these films, director Collet-Serra, shooting here on a 30-ton set put together from authentic discarded railroad scrap, is an expert, so to speak, at making this kind of train run on time.

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Metacritic review by Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
75
Jan 10, 2018

If Collet-Serra put Neeson on a merry-go-round and added some danger, I’d gladly show up.

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Metacritic review by Jordan Raup
Jordan Raup
The Film Stage
63
Jan 9, 2018

An action picture whose aging hero we care about and root for, a thriller with tension and style, a B-movie Hitchcock would have been happy to call his own.

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Metacritic review by Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Commuter (2018) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Commuter (2018)?
The movie is 1hr 45min long.
What's The Commuter (2018) about?
In this action-packed thriller, Liam Neeson plays an insurance salesman, Michael, on his daily commute home, which quickly becomes anything but routine. After being contacted by a mysterious stranger, Michael is forced to uncover the identity of a hidden passenger on his train before the last stop. As he works against the clock to solve the puzzle, he realizes a deadly plan is unfolding and is unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy. One that carries life and death stakes, for himself and his fellow passengers.
Who's the cast of The Commuter (2018)?
  • Liam Neeson as Michael MacCauley
  • Vera Farmiga as Joanna
  • Patrick Wilson as Alex Murphy
  • Jonathan Banks as Walt
  • Sam Neill as Captain Hawthorne
  • Elizabeth McGovern as Karen MacCauley
  • Killian Scott as Dylan
  • Shazad Latif as Vince
  • Andy Nyman as Tony
  • Clara Lago as Eva
Who's the director behind The Commuter (2018)?
Jaume Collet-Serra directed The Commuter (2018).
Who produced The Commuter (2018)?
Stuart M. Besser, Jaume Collet-Serra and Michael Dreyer produced The Commuter (2018).