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The Commuter

2018·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
IMDb6.3Metacritic566.3Rotten Tomatoes55%41%

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HuluLionsgate+

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The Commuter fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
High-Stakes ThrillerConspiracy MysteryAction-Packed RideOrdinary Man Under PressureTicking Clock NarrativeIntense & SuspensefulConfined Space TensionFast-Paced PlotPerilous Commute

Crew

Directed by:
Jaume Collet-Serra, Alex Oakley, Irene Chawko
Written by:
Ryan Engle, Philip de Blasi, Philip de Blasi
Produced by:
Jaume Collet-Serra, Ron Halpern, Yu Dong
Composed by:
John Warhurst, Chris Burdon, Tessy Díez

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Commuter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Commuter legally?

HuluLionsgate+

The Commuter is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Commuter worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Commuter rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Commuter?

1 h 44 min

The Commuter runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Commuter?

Critics56
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see The Commuter much the same way.

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 language is The Commuter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, France, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Commuter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Commuter in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Commuter, including I Have This Friend, The Killer Was Left-Handed, The Reveal.