Lady on a Train (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1945, Lady on a Train is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Charles David, running about 94 minutes. “Deanna... on a Man (Oh! Man) Hunt!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While watching from her train window, Nikki Collins witnesses a murder in a nearby building. When she alerts the police, they think she has read one too many mystery novels. She then enlists a popular mystery writer to help her solve the crime on her own, but her sleuthing attracts the attentions of suitors and killers.
Who’s in it. Lady on a Train stars Deanna Durbin as Nikki Collins / Margo Martin, Ralph Bellamy as Jonathan Waring, David Bruce as Wayne Morgan and George Coulouris as Mr. Saunders, Circus Club Manager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Lady on a Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady on a Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady on a Train tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady on a Train (1945)?
- In US, Lady on a Train is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lady on a Train worth watching?
- Lady on a Train holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady on a Train?
- Lady on a Train stars Deanna Durbin, Ralph Bellamy, David Bruce, George Coulouris and Allen Jenkins.
- When was Lady on a Train released?
- Lady on a Train was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.