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The Girl on the Train (2010): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Girl on the Train is a 2010 drama directed by André Téchiné, starring Catherine Deneuve, Émilie Dequenne and Michel Blanc. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide on a $9 million budget. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
76%
worldwide gross
$1.7M
Metascore
68
budget
$9M
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The Girl on the Train (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
André Téchiné
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
Budget
$9M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Girl on the Train About?

The premise of The Girl on the Train without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A woman struggling with memory loss and personal turmoil becomes entangled in a mystery when she witnesses something disturbing from a train window. Her observations lead her to believe a young couple is involved in a disappearance. As she investigates, her own life unravels, and she finds herself a suspect in a dangerous situation. The pursuit of truth exposes hidden secrets and tests the fragile connections between strangers.

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Cast & crew

The Girl on the Train Cast

Catherine Deneuve leads the cast, with Émilie Dequenne and Michel Blanc. Directed by André Téchiné.

From the director

More from André Téchiné

More films directed by André Téchiné, best-rated first: Being 17, Wild Reeds, The Witnesses and Thieves.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Girl on the Train Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Girl on the Train 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Girl on the Train Plot Summary

What happens in The Girl on the Train from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Recovering from a tumultuous past marked by alcoholism and heartbreak, Rachel Watson embarks on a daily journey aboard the train into New York City, continuously haunted by her previous life—one that crumbled after the loss of her marriage to Tom. Each trip offers her a glimpse into the seemingly perfect lives of Tom’s new family, including his wife Anna and their neighbors, Scott and Megan Hipwell. Ironically, Megan once held the role of nanny for Tom and Anna’s child, Evie, but has recently departed from that position.

Full summary

The whole story of The Girl on the Train, scene by scene

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Box office

The Girl on the Train Box Office & Budget

The Girl on the Train grossed $1.7 million worldwide on a $9 million budget, 19% of what it cost. $208,023 came from the US and Canada and $1.5 million (88%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.7M

19% of its budget back

US & Canada
$208K
International
$1.5M
Budget
$9M
US & Canada 12% Rest of the world 88%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Girl on the Train?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What was Rachel Watson's struggle throughout the movie?

Details

The Girl on the Train Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “La Fille du RER” and “A Garota no Trem”.

Also known as
  • La Fille du RER
  • A Garota no Trem
  • Дочь линии метро
  • La Chica del Tren
  • הנערה ברכבת
  • 列车上的女孩
  • 더 걸 온 더 트레인

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FAQ

The Girl on the Train FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Girl on the Train, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Girl on the Train?

The Girl on the Train runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Girl on the Train released?

The Girl on the Train was released on January 22, 2010.

Who directed The Girl on the Train?

The Girl on the Train was directed by André Téchiné.

More films by André Téchiné

Who is in the cast of The Girl on the Train?

The Girl on the Train stars Catherine Deneuve, Émilie Dequenne and Michel Blanc.

How much did The Girl on the Train make at the box office?

The Girl on the Train grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($208,023 domestic, $1.5 million international) on a budget of $9 million.

How is The Girl on the Train rated?

The Girl on the Train has 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does The Girl on the Train have a post-credit scene?

No. The Girl on the Train has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Girl on the Train in?

The original language of The Girl on the Train is French.

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