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The Girl on the Train

2009Movie1 h 45 min

DramaRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic687.2Rotten Tomatoes76%42%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic687.2Rotten Tomatoes76%42%

Summary

Jeanne is a young woman, striking but otherwise without qualities. Her mother tries to get her a job in the office of a lawyer, Bleistein, her lover years ago.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
André Téchiné
Written by
Odile Barski, André Téchiné, Jean-Marie Besset
Produced by
Saïd Ben Saïd
Music by
Philippe Sarde

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 18, 2009 · 1 h 45 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 18, 2009
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Consummate Liar, Ambiguously Brown, Jerkass Has a Point +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Girl on the Train?"

Questions about The Girl on the Train

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Girl on the Train?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Girl on the Train is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Girl on the Train worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (72 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Is The Girl on the Train good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Girl on the Train plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Girl on the Train in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does The Girl on the Train use?

Consummate LiarAmbiguously BrownJerkass Has a PointBittersweet EndingAdaptation Name ChangeAffectionate NicknameBeauty InversionAscended ExtraMs. FanserviceAnachronic OrderDeath of a ChildLady Drunkand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including Consummate Liar, Ambiguously Brown, and Jerkass Has a Point.