Movie

Man on the Train

“A poet. A thief. Two strangers with nothing in common are about to trade their lives for a chance to cheat their destinies.”

★ 6.7(113)20021h 30m

Crime Drama

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Good to know

Director: Patrice Leconte
Release date: 2002-10-02
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: French
Box office: $7,727,906
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Zoulou Films

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About Man on the Train

Man on the Train is a 2002 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Patrice Leconte, starring Jean Rochefort, Johnny Hallyday and Jean-François Stévenin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 113 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Man on the Train in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A man, Milan steps off a train, into a small French village. As he waits for the day when he will rob the town bank, he runs into an old retired poetry teacher named M. Manesquier. The two men strike up a strange friendship and explore the road not taken, each wanting to live the other's life.

Cast

Jean Rochefort

Monsieur Manesquier

Johnny Hallyday

Milan

Jean-François Stévenin

Luigi

Pascal Parmentier

Sadko

Charlie Nelson

Max

Isabelle Petit-Jacques

Viviane, Manesquier's mistress

Édith Scob

Manesquier's Sister

Maurice Chevit

Hairdresser

Riton Liebman

Burly Guy

Olivier Fauron

Schoolboy

Véronique Kapoyan

Baker

Armand Chagot

Gardener of Manesquier

Themes & keywords

gangsterpoet

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Man on the Train in Mexico?+

Man on the Train is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Man on the Train on Netflix?+

Man on the Train is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Man on the Train?+

Man on the Train has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Man on the Train?+

Man on the Train stars Jean Rochefort, Johnny Hallyday, Jean-François Stévenin, Pascal Parmentier and Charlie Nelson.

When did Man on the Train come out?+

Man on the Train is a 2002 movie directed by Patrice Leconte.

What genre is Man on the Train?+

Man on the Train is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Man on the Train?+

Man on the Train was directed by Patrice Leconte.