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The Commuter (2018)

โ€œLives are on the lineโ€

6.4/10 ยท 4,769 votes 1h 44m pg-13 ActionThrillerMystery

#203 of 328 films from 2018 #1256 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra ยท Written by Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi, Ryan Engle

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Overview

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.

Cast

Liam Neesonas Michael MacCauley
Vera Farmigaas Joanna
Patrick Wilsonas Alex Murphy
Jonathan Banksas Walt
Sam Neillas Captain Hawthorne
Elizabeth McGovernas Karen MacCauley
Killian Scottas Dylan
Shazad Latifas Vince
Andy Nymanas Tony
Clara Lagoas Eva
Roland Mรธlleras Jackson
Florence Pughas Gwen
Dean-Charles Chapmanas Danny MacCauley
Ella-Rae Smithas Sofia

Facts

Release dateJanuary 11, 2018
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$119,942,387 (4.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt1590193

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Questions

How long is The Commuter?
The Commuter runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is The Commuter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 4,769 votes, which places it #203 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 38%) and #1256 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Commuter?
The Commuter was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Jungle Cruise (2021), Orphan (2009), Carry-On (2024).
Who stars in The Commuter?
Liam Neeson as Michael MacCauley; Vera Farmiga as Joanna; Patrick Wilson as Alex Murphy; Jonathan Banks as Walt; Sam Neill as Captain Hawthorne; Elizabeth McGovern as Karen MacCauley.
What is The Commuter rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Commuter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12248.

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