---
title: "The Commuter"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-commuter-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 399035
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Commuter (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-commuter-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Commuter is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by StudioCanal, TF1 Films Production, The Picture Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A businessman’s routine train ride spirals into a deadly conspiracy."

### Why Watch
- Liam Neeson leads the high‑stakes action.
- Tight 1h44 runtime keeps the story brisk.
- Directed by Jaume Collet‑Serra, known for suspenseful set‑pieces.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Predictable genre conventions.
- PG‑13 rating limits graphic intensity.
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains suspenseful violence and tense situations, suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, mystery

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-commuter-2018#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jaume Collet-Serra
- **Networks / Studios**: StudioCanal, TF1 Films Production, The Picture Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Liam Neeson** as *Michael MacCauley*
- **Patrick Wilson** as *Alex Murphy*
- **Sam Neill** as *Captain Hawthorne*
- **Jonathan Banks** as *Walt*
- **Vera Farmiga** as *Joanna*
- **Elizabeth McGovern** as *Karen MacCauley*
- **Killian Scott** as *Dylan*
- **Shazad Latif** as *Vince*
- **Andy Nyman** as *Tony*
- **Colin McFarlane** as *Conductor Sam*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the lead actor?
Liam Neeson stars as the businessman caught in the conspiracy.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was directed by Jaume Collet‑Serra.

### Q: What genre does the movie belong to?
The film is an action thriller with mystery elements.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 44 minutes.

### Q: When was it released?
It premiered in the United States on January 12, 2018.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Commuter — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/399035)
- [The Commuter (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Commuter_(film))
- [The Commuter (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1590193)
- [The Commuter - Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_commuter)
- [The Commuter (2010) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/294519-the-commuter/prehled/)
- [The Commuter 55% (2010) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/379036-the-commuter)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*