The Girl on the Train (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, The Girl on the Train is a drama and romance film directed by André Téchiné, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The Girl on the Train is a 2009 French drama film directed by André Téchiné. Jeanne is a young woman, striking but otherwise without qualities. Her mother tries to get her a job in the office of a lawyer, Bleistein, her lover years ago. Jeanne fails the interview but falls into a relationship with Franck, a wrestler whose dreams and claims of being in a legitimate business partnership Jeanne is only too happy to believe. When Franck is arrested, he turns on Jeanne for her naivety; she's stung and seeks attention by making up a story of an attack on a train. Is there any way out for her?
Who’s in it. The Girl on the Train stars Michel Blanc as Samuel Bleistein, Catherine Deneuve as Louise, Émilie Dequenne as Jeanne and Nicolas Duvauchelle as Franck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Girl on the Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Girl on the Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl 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 The Girl on the Train (2009)?
- In US, The Girl on the Train is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girl on the Train worth watching?
- The Girl on the Train holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl on the Train?
- The Girl on the Train stars Michel Blanc, Catherine Deneuve, Émilie Dequenne, Nicolas Duvauchelle and Mathieu Demy.
- When was The Girl on the Train released?
- The Girl on the Train was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.