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The Man on the Train

2011·Movie
1h 41min
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Romance5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A mysterious criminal rolls into a small town planning to knock off the local bank, assuming it will go off without a hitch. But when he encounters a retired poetry professor, his plans take an unlikely turn. With no place to stay, the professor generously welcomes him into his home. As the two men talk, a bond forms between these two polar opposites, and surprising moments of humor and compassion emerge. As they begin to understand each other more, they each examine the choices they've made in their lives, secretly longing to live the type of lifestyle the other man has lived, based on the desire to escape their own.
Unexpected FriendshipContrasting PersonalitiesExistential ReflectionSmall-Town SettingCrime & PhilosophyCharacter StudyMelancholy ToneYearning for Change

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Man on the Train legally?

You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man on the Train worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Man on the Train?

1 h 41 min

The Man on the Train runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is The Man on the Train in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch The Man on the Train?

3BRCAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man on the Train in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.