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Man on the Train

2002Movie1 h 30 min

78

GreatGoodWatch score

78

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A man, Milan steps off a train, into a small French village. As he waits for the day when he will rob the town bank, he runs into an old retired poetry teacher named M. Manesquier. The two men strike up a strange friendship and explore the road not taken, each wanting to live the other's life.

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Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Crew

Directed by: Patrice Leconte
Written by: Claude Klotz
Produced by: Philippe Carcassonne
Music by: Pascal Estève

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Facts

October 2, 2002 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released: October 2, 2002
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language: French
Made in: France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
Box office: $8 million
Available in: 11 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Man on the Train?"

Questions about Man on the Train

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Where can I stream Man on the Train?

In the United States, Man on the Train is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Man on the Train worth watching?

78

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Man on the Train okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Man on the Train plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Man on the Train in English?

French

No, it was made in French.