The Man on the Train

Name: The Man on the Train
Genre: Drama
Rating: 29
Cast: Donald Sutherland, Larry Mullen Jr., Graham Greene, Tony Nardi, Kate O'Toole

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2011,

1h 40m,

Drama

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An aging professor (Donald Sutherland) and a secretive traveler (Larry Mullen Jr.) he invited into his home become envious of each other's lives.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

We remain puzzled as to why they bothered.

Rated: 2/5 •

Jan 11, 2013

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Sam Adams

Time Out Chicago

It's a familiar template, but it's a joy to see Sutherland get a rare chance to spread his wings.

Rated: B •

Nov 17, 2011

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Dennis Schwartz

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Worth seeing for the hammy performance by Donald Sutherland.

Rated: B- •

Nov 24, 2012

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Kai B

I'm a big U2 fan and Larry Mullen Jr seems like a good actor. But the story... It just doesn't make sense.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Audience Member

This film has two big names in it: Donald Sutherland, who is an actor whose work I have always admired, and Larry Mullen Jr., the drummer for U2, my favorite rock group. As much as I love these two people, I have to admit this film is not that easy to watch. It is a long and involved story about two people with two different personalities, one who planning to rob a bank. There is not much action until the end of the film; most of it is about the relationship and character analysis. If you are interested in a movie that examines the characters' personalities, you may find it interesting. Others may find it dull.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Apparently this is a remake from the 2002 L'homme du train. I have never been a fan of Donald Sutherland but his character is so convincing you get absorbed in the intense dialog with Larry Mullen Jr. Their short friendship is so intense, they create such a strong bond that seem to know no boundaries. I liked it so much, that now I want to watch the French version as I'm sure something got lost in translation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Mary McGuckian

Director

Donald Sutherland

The Professor

Larry Mullen Jr.

The Man

Graham Greene

Sado

Tony Nardi

Loco

Kate O'Toole

Vivienne

Synopsis

An aging professor (Donald Sutherland) and a secretive traveler (Larry Mullen Jr.) he invited into his home become envious of each other's lives.

Director: Mary McGuckian
Screenwriter: Mary McGuckian
Production Co: Prospero Pictures
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 15, 2012
Runtime: 1h 40m

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