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    The Commuter

    • 20182018
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 44min
    IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    107K
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    Liam Neeson in The Commuter (2018)
    A businessman is caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute home.
    Trailer1:56
    15 Videos
    62 Photos
    ActionMysteryThriller

    An action-thriller in which an insurance salesman/ex-cop is caught up in a life-threatening conspiracy during his daily commute home.An action-thriller in which an insurance salesman/ex-cop is caught up in a life-threatening conspiracy during his daily commute home.An action-thriller in which an insurance salesman/ex-cop is caught up in a life-threatening conspiracy during his daily commute home.An action-thriller in which an insurance salesman/ex-cop is caught up in a life-threatening conspiracy during his daily commute home.An action-thriller in which an insurance salesman/ex-cop is caught up in a life-threatening conspiracy during his daily commute home.

    • Director
      • Jaume Collet-Serra
    • Writers
      • Byron Willinger(story by)
      • Philip de Blasi(story by)
      • Ryan Engle(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Liam Neeson
      • Vera Farmiga
      • Patrick Wilson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jaume Collet-Serra
    • Writers
      • Byron Willinger(story by)
      • Philip de Blasi(story by)
      • Ryan Engle(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Liam Neeson
      • Vera Farmiga
      • Patrick Wilson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 516User reviews
    • 292Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos15

    International Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
    International Teaser Trailer
    Teaser
    Trailer 1:54
    Teaser
    Junket Intv
    Interview 5:03
    Junket Intv
    Jaume Collet Serra
    Interview 3:30
    Jaume Collet Serra
    Vera Farmiga
    Interview 2:37
    Vera Farmiga
    Junket Intv
    Interview 2:52
    Junket Intv
    Andrew Rona
    Interview 2:45
    Andrew Rona
    Liam Neeson
    Interview 3:05
    Liam Neeson
    Patrick Wilson
    Interview 1:54
    Patrick Wilson
    Alex Heineman
    Interview 2:00
    Alex Heineman
    Junket Intv
    Interview 1:43
    Junket Intv
    Byron Willinger
    Interview 1:36
    Byron Willinger

    Photos62

    Vera Farmiga in The Commuter (2018)
    Liam Neeson in The Commuter (2018)
    Liam Neeson and Patrick Wilson in The Commuter (2018)
    Patrick Wilson in The Commuter (2018)
    Florence Pugh in The Commuter (2018)
    Liam Neeson in The Commuter (2018)
    Liam Neeson in The Commuter (2018)
    Sam Neill in The Commuter (2018)
    Patrick Wilson in The Commuter (2018)
    Sam Neill in The Commuter (2018)
    Liam Neeson in The Commuter (2018)
    Liam Neeson and Colin McFarlane in The Commuter (2018)

    Top cast

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    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Michael MacCauleyas Michael MacCauley
    Vera Farmiga
    Vera Farmiga
    • Joannaas Joanna
    Patrick Wilson
    Patrick Wilson
    • Alex Murphyas Alex Murphy
    Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks
    • Waltas Walt
    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Captain Hawthorneas Captain Hawthorne
    Elizabeth McGovern
    Elizabeth McGovern
    • Karen MacCauleyas Karen MacCauley
    Killian Scott
    Killian Scott
    • Dylanas Dylan
    Shazad Latif
    Shazad Latif
    • Vinceas Vince
    Andy Nyman
    Andy Nyman
    • Tonyas Tony
    Clara Lago
    Clara Lago
    • Evaas Eva
    Roland Møller
    Roland Møller
    • Jacksonas Jackson
    Florence Pugh
    Florence Pugh
    • Gwenas Gwen
    Dean-Charles Chapman
    Dean-Charles Chapman
    • Danny MacCauleyas Danny MacCauley
    Ella-Rae Smith
    Ella-Rae Smith
    • Sofiaas Sofia
    Nila Aalia
    Nila Aalia
    • Sherrias Sherri
    Colin McFarlane
    Colin McFarlane
    • Conductor Samas Conductor Sam
    Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
    Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
    • Oliveras Oliver
    Adam Nagaitis
    Adam Nagaitis
    • Conductor Jimmyas Conductor Jimmy
    • Director
      • Jaume Collet-Serra
    • Writers
      • Byron Willinger(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Philip de Blasi(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Ryan Engle(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Michael MacCauley, a former police officer and now a hard-working life-insurance salesman and a caring family man, has been taking the commuter rail to New York for the past ten years. But, things will take an unexpected turn when, on one of his daily journeys, the cryptic passenger, Joanna, makes Michael a generous and tempting offer to locate a single commuter or face grave consequences. Is this a sick joke, or is this, indeed, a dangerous situation? Now, as Michael races against the clock to solve this wicked conundrum, everyone aboard is a suspect, in a deal that there is more than meets the eye. Can he decide in time who is the one? —Nick Riganas
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Lives Are On The Line
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some intense action/violence, and language.
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Neeson revealed on a talk show that no scenes were filmed on board an actual train. Instead, all of these scenes were shot on a soundstage, with the same single mock-up train cabinet serving as all of them, only slightly redressed, and all the outside scenery added in post production with the help of green screens.
    • Goofs
      NYPD has no authority to leave the city limits and take charge of any crime scene let alone a hostage situation in another county. The Westchester County Police and Metro North Police would handle the stand off.
    • Quotes

      Gwen: This train's freaking me out.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits are done in the style of a train map.
    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: The Commuter (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Melting Pot
      Performed by Blue Mink

      Written by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook

      Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group, a BMG Company

      Issued under licence from Universal/Dick James Music Ltd

    User reviews516

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Liam Neeson Pacing Up and Down A Train: The Movie
    The first half of this was a gripping, highly entertaining action movie in a similar vein to Neeson's previous "Non-Stop". I really enjoyed that movie and I'm a huge Vera Farmiga fan. In fact, "The Commuter" has a phenomenal cast - it's just a shame their talents aren't put to better use.

    At times, it seemed very tongue-in-cheek and self-aware of its stupidity, as jokes and one-liners would randomly appear in scenes where you werne't expecting it. Things just became so unbelievable though that I started to tune-out. It all just seemed to be Liam Neeson pacing up and down a train while random phones rang.

    The insanity reached a peak once a major train derailment took place and all the passengers casually started doing a spot of interior decorating like nothing happened.

    If you have seen "The Taking of Pelham 123", "Unstoppable" or "Under Siege 2", then you have seen better versions of this.
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    • maccas-56367
    • Jan 20, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • China
      • Canada
      • Spain
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook (UK)
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Hành Khách Bí Ẩn
    • Filming locations
      • Sacramento, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • StudioCanal
      • TF1 Films Production
      • The Picture Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,343,858
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,701,452
      • Jan 14, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $119,942,387
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 44min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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