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CRIME . 2016 . 1h 52m . English . 6.4/10

The Girl on the Train_

"What you see can hurt you."

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.

Director Tate Taylor
Starring Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett
Box Office $173.2M
6.4/10
Rating
$173.2M
Box Office
1h 52m
Runtime
2016
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+285% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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What you see can hurt you.

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.

WHERE TO WATCH

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
The Girl on the Train earned $173.2M worldwide on a $45.0M budget — a 285% return on investment.
Director
The Girl on the Train was directed by Tate Taylor.
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Cast
Emily Blunt stars as Rachel Watson in The Girl on the Train.
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Year context
The Girl on the Train was released 10 years ago in 2016.

CAST (20)

Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
Rachel Watson
Rebecca Ferguson
Rebecca Ferguson
Anna Watson
Haley Bennett
Haley Bennett
Megan Hipwell
Luke Evans
Luke Evans
Scott Hipwell
Justin Theroux
Justin Theroux
Tom Watson
Allison Janney
Allison Janney
Detective Sgt. Riley
Lisa Kudrow
Lisa Kudrow
Martha
Laura Prepon
Laura Prepon
Cathy
Edgar Ramírez
Edgar Ramírez
Dr. Kamal Abdic
Darren Goldstein
Darren Goldstein
Man in the Suit
CE
Cleta Elaine Ellington
Oyster Bar Woman
Lana Young
Lana Young
Doctor
Rachel Christopher
Rachel Christopher
Woman with Child
FM
Fernando Medina
Pool Player
Gregory Morley
Gregory Morley
Officer Pete
Mac Tavares
Mac Tavares
Detective Gaskill
John Norris
John Norris
Jason
Nathan Shapiro
Nathan Shapiro
Meeting Member
Tamiel Paynes
Tamiel Paynes
Central Park Drummer Boy
Peter Mayer-Klepchick
Peter Mayer-Klepchick
Mac

CREW

BOX OFFICE

$45.0M
Budget
$173.2M
Revenue
+285%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

STUDIOS (1)

DreamWorks

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (5,942 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$45,000,000
Box Office
$173,200,000
Profit
+$128,200,000
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Girl on the Train about?
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.
How long is The Girl on the Train?
The Girl on the Train has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who directed The Girl on the Train?
The Girl on the Train was directed by Tate Taylor.
Who stars in The Girl on the Train?
The cast of The Girl on the Train includes Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Luke Evans, Justin Theroux.
How much did The Girl on the Train make at the box office?
The Girl on the Train earned $173,200,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $45,000,000.
What is the rating of The Girl on the Train?
The Girl on the Train has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 5,942 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Crime Mystery Thriller

KEYWORDS (24)

infidelity new york city amnesia based on novel or book obsession homicide blackout alcoholism flashback confusion memory loss domestic abuse disappearance female protagonist psychological thriller train divorcee missing person police investigation ex-husband ex-wife relationship unreliable narrator voyeurism abuse alcoholics anonymous
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