The Girl on the Train (2016)

Overview

Rachel Watson, devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.

English
Rated R
🕵Crime
🔍Mystery
🔪Thriller

Released

5th October 2016

9 years ago

Runtime

1 hour 52 minutes

Finishes at 5:50pm

Budget

$45,000,000 ($61,879,500 today)

Revenue $173,200,000

Directed by

Tate Taylor

Written by

Erin Cressida Wilson

Ratings and awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 wins & 13 nominations total

6.5/10
44%
48%
64%
55%

Where to watch

Stream

Rent

Buy

Flows with this film

Movie data last updated 1 week ago on 1st September 2026 at 2:10am (BST). Ratings last updated 1 month ago on 18th July 2026 at 2:31am (BST). All film data including images and actor information is provided by the TMDb API, but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. Film ratings provided by OMDb. IMDb, IMDb.COM, and the IMDb logo are trademarks of IMDb.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All product names, logos, trademarks and brands are property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement.

The Girl on the Train

Overview

Cast