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The Commuter

2018 · 104 min

A taut, claustrophobic ride that keeps you guessing as a routine commute spirals into danger.

Directed by
Jaume Collet-Serra
Genres
Action, Thriller, Mystery
Starring
Liam Neeson, Patrick Wilson, Sam Neill
Tagline
Lives are on the line
Overview
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.

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Stream in the UK
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Jaume Collet-Serra
Genres
Action, Thriller, Mystery
Starring
Liam Neeson, Patrick Wilson, Sam Neill
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
relentless, 4 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • conspiracy
  • corruption
  • family
  • survival
  • justice
Places
  • big city
  • suburbs
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour2
Realism6
Romance1
Tension8
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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action, thriller, mystery
Directed by
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Starring
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Cinematography
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Country
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