The Commuter (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, The Commuter is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, running about 104 minutes. “Lives are on the line” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Commuter stars Liam Neeson as Michael MacCauley, Vera Farmiga as Joanna, Patrick Wilson as Alex Murphy and Sam Neill as Captain Hawthorne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Commuter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $119.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and 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 The Commuter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Commuter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Commuter (2018)?
- In US, The Commuter is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and 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 The Commuter worth watching?
- The Commuter holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Commuter?
- The Commuter stars Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Sam Neill and Florence Pugh.
- When was The Commuter released?
- The Commuter was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.