The Commuter
The Commuter

The Commuter

2018Movie104 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users59%
Director: Jaume Collet-SerraGenres: Action, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

An insurance salesman, Michael MacCauley, is on his daily commute home when he is approached by a mysterious stranger. He is unwittingly drawn into a deadly conspiracy on a speeding train, where he must identify a hidden passenger before the last stop. As he races against time, he uncovers a plot that threatens not only his life but the lives of everyone on board.

Critical Reception

The Commuter received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Liam Neeson's performance and the film's suspenseful action sequences. However, some critics found the plot to be convoluted and predictable, drawing comparisons to Neeson's previous collaborations with director Jaume Collet-Serra.

What Reviewers Say

  • Liam Neeson delivers a reliable performance in a suspenseful thriller.
  • The film's plot is engaging but becomes increasingly convoluted.
  • Offers a decent amount of action and mystery for fans of the genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Commuter' to be an entertaining thriller with a solid lead performance by Liam Neeson. While many appreciated the suspense and action, some viewers felt the plot became too complicated and predictable as the film progressed.

Fun Fact

Director Jaume Collet-Serra and star Liam Neeson had previously worked together on 'Unknown' (2011), 'Non-Stop' (2014), and 'Run All Night' (2015), making 'The Commuter' their fourth collaboration.

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2 reviews
Gimly

Gimly

Neeson throwing himself about the train-setting is engaging enough to hold your attention for about an hour. Unfortunately, _The Commuter_ is an hour and fortyfive minutes long. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t q...
cydeltutoy

cydeltutoy

_It's as dull as my usual ride in a usual train going home._