The Girl on the Train
“What you see can hurt you.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-18
Top Cast
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Emily Blunt
Rachel Watson
Rebecca Ferguson
Anna Watson
Haley Bennett
Megan Hipwell
Luke Evans
Scott Hipwell
Justin Theroux
Tom Watson
Allison Janney
Detective Sgt. Riley
Lisa Kudrow
Martha
Laura Prepon
Cathy
Edgar Ramírez
Dr. Kamal Abdic
Darren Goldstein
Man in the Suit
Cleta Elaine Ellington
Oyster Bar Woman
Lana Young
Doctor
Rachel Christopher
Woman with Child
Fernando Medina
Pool Player
Gregory Morley
Officer Pete
Mac Tavares
Detective Gaskill
John Norris
Jason
Nathan Shapiro
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
October 7, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 17, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$173.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.85x
+$128.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tate Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Erin Cressida Wilson
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- The Girl on the Train
- Country of Origin
- India, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $173.2M
- Production Studios
- Reliance Entertainment, DreamWorks Pictures, Marc Platt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tate Taylor
Erin Cressida Wilson, Paula Hawkins
Danny Elfman
Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Michael McCusker, Andrew Buckland
Marc Platt, Celia D. Costas, Jared LeBoff
Department Leadership Roster
John Bair
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Isyomin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Brendan Taylor
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mitchell Ferm
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tate Taylor
Director
Marc Platt
Producer
Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Director of Photography
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Michelle Matland
Costume Design
Jared LeBoff
Producer
Erin Cressida Wilson
Screenplay
Kevin Thompson
Production Design
Michael McCusker
Editor
Victor Paguia
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl on the Train
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
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 principal cast of The Girl on the Train includes Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Luke Evans, Justin Theroux.
When was The Girl on the Train released and how long is it?
The Girl on the Train was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Girl on the Train?
The Girl on the Train had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $173.2M at the worldwide box office (3.85 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Girl on the Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl on the Train was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is The Girl on the Train based on a book or true story?
The Girl on the Train is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paula Hawkins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl on the Train?
The Girl on the Train holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).