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The Commuter

2018Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

Thriller
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic566.3Rotten Tomatoes55%41%

A nerve-racking, thrilling action movie about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for laughs or big ideas.

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Story

Lives are on the line

A businessman, on his daily commute home, gets unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the lives of those around him.

Feels like

  • Claustrophobic Thriller
  • Everyman Action Hero
  • High-Stakes Commute
  • Liam Neeson Vehicle
  • Puzzle-Mystery Hybrid
  • Relentless Pacing
  • Suburban Noir
  • Survival Instinct
  • Formulaic but Effective

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Jaume Collet-Serra
Written by
Ryan Engle, Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi
Produced by
Andrew Rona, Alex Heineman
Music by
Roque Baños

Everyone

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Facts

January 11, 2018 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
January 11, 2018
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States, France, Spain
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$120 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

I Have This Friend, The Killer Was Left-Handed, The Reveal +9

  • I Have This Friend
  • The Killer Was Left-Handed
  • The Reveal
  • Thriller on the Express
  • Dead Star Walking
  • Leave No Witnesses
  • Taking a Third Option
  • Never Suicide
  • The Heavy
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Sacrificial Lamb
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Commuter?"

Questions about The Commuter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Commuter?

HuluLionsgate+

In the United States, The Commuter streams on Hulu and Lionsgate+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 112 other countries.

Is The Commuter worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 56).

Is The Commuter okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Commuter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will The Commuter scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was The Commuter a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$120 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $120 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What tropes does The Commuter use?

I Have This FriendThe Killer Was Left-HandedThe RevealThriller on the ExpressDead Star WalkingLeave No WitnessesTaking a Third OptionNever SuicideThe HeavyHeroic SacrificeSacrificial LambNice Job Breaking It, Hero!and 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including I Have This Friend, The Killer Was Left-Handed, and The Reveal.