Man on the Train (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, Man on the Train is a drama film directed by Mary McGuckian, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Man on the Train stars Donald Sutherland as The Professor, Larry Mullen Jr. as The Thief, Paula Boudreau as Shop Girl and Gary Hetzler as ADR (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Man on the Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man on the Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on the Train tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on the Train (2011)?
- In US, Man on the Train is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man on the Train worth watching?
- Man on the Train holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man on the Train?
- Man on the Train stars Donald Sutherland, Larry Mullen Jr., Paula Boudreau, Gary Hetzler and Kate O'Toole.