The Commuter Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Mar. 1, 2018

The Commuter

Release Date: Friday, January 12, 2018 Theaters

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring: Liam Neeson • Vera Farmiga • Patrick Wilson • Sam Neill • Elizabeth McGovern

PG-13 Action 1 hr, 45 m

3.82 / 5.0

83% WILL SEE 17% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In this action-packed thriller, Liam Neeson plays an insurance salesman, Michael, on his daily commute home, which quickly becomes anything but routine. After being contacted by a mysterious stranger, Michael is forced to uncover the identity of a hidden passenger on his train before the last stop. As he works against the clock to solve the puzzle, he realizes a deadly plan is unfolding and is unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy. One that carries life and death stakes, for himself and his fellow passengers.

Action Suspense Thriller

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Who stars in The Commuter – Cast List

Liam Neeson
Cold Storage, 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank
Vera Farmiga
The Conjuring: Last Rites, Source Code
Patrick Wilson
A Kind of Murder, Jay Kelly
Sam Neill
Godzilla X Kong: Supernova, Thor: Ragnarok
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Elizabeth McGovern
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, The Woman in Gold
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Jonathan Banks
Term Life, Mudbound

Who is making The Commuter – Crew List

A look at The Commuter behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jaume Collet-Serra last helmed The Woman in the Yard and Carry-On. The film's writer Byron Willinger last penned Paradise Lost and The Crossing.

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Screenwriters: Byron Willinger
Philip de Blasi
Producer: Andrew Rona

Studios: Lionsgate Studios
Production Company: StudioCanal

Production – What we know about the The Commuter

Key Facts

The film has Hitchcock-ian elements like North By Northwest and Strangers On A Train.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2017

Completed

Changed The Commuter movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2016

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Currently is shooting in London.

Feb 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production to set start summer 2016.

Sep 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. StudioCanal picks up rights. Liam Neeson is attached to star. Previously set up at Gold Circle in August 2011.

Jan 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for Crude and sexual content, language and some action
Runtime: 1 hr, 45 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Commuter Trailers and Clips

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Final Trailer

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Theatrical Trailer

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Teaser Trailer

The Commuter Release Date: When was the film released?

The Commuter was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 12 , 2018. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Paddington 2, The Post and Proud Mary.