Man on the Train (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, Man on the Train is a drama and crime film directed by Patrice Leconte, running about 90 minutes. “A poet. A thief. Two strangers with nothing in common are about to trade their lives for a chance to cheat their destinies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man, Milan steps off a train, into a small French village. As he waits for the day when he will rob the town bank, he runs into an old retired poetry teacher named M. Manesquier. The two men strike up a strange friendship and explore the road not taken, each wanting to live the other's life.
Who’s in it. Man on the Train stars Jean Rochefort as Monsieur Manesquier, Johnny Hallyday as Milan, Pascal Parmentier as Sadko and Edith Scob as Manesquier's Sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Man on the Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.7M at the box office.
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 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 (2002)?
- In US, Man on the 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 Man on the Train worth watching?
- Man on the Train holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man on the Train?
- Man on the Train stars Jean Rochefort, Johnny Hallyday, Pascal Parmentier, Edith Scob and Isabelle Petit-Jacques.
- When was Man on the Train released?
- Man on the Train was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.