The Girl on the Train is an American mystery thriller drama film directed by Tate Taylor and written by Erin Cressida Wilson based on the 2015 debut novel of the same name by Paula Hawkins that stars Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Édgar Ramírez & Lisa Kudrow.
Plot[]
Divorcee Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) takes the train to work every day and spends her commute fantasizing about a young couple living down the street from her ex-husband. One morning, she sees something shocking and finds herself entangled in a mystery that promises to forever alter the lives of everyone involved.
Cast[]
- Emily Blunt as Rachel Watson
- Rebecca Ferguson as Anna Watson
- Haley Bennett as Megan Hipwell / "Jess"
- Justin Theroux as Tom Watson
- Luke Evans as Scott Hipwell / "Jason"
- Édgar Ramírez as Dr. Kamal Abdic
- Allison Janney as Officer Riley
- Lisa Kudrow as Monica
- Laura Prepon as Cathy
- Ross Gibby as David
Release[]
In November 2015, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures scheduled the film for an October 7, 2016, release through their Touchstone Pictures banner.
The film was part of DreamWorks' distribution deal with Walt Disney Studios, which began in 2009. However, DreamWorks and Disney did not renew their distribution deal.
In December 2015, Universal Pictures acquired the film's distribution rights, as part of their new distribution deal with DreamWorks' parent, Amblin Partners. Universal retained Disney's original release date.
Universal also distributed overseas, except in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where distribution was handled by Mister Smith Entertainment through other industries. Entertainment One released the film in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2016.
Box Office[]
Two months prior to its release, early tracking have the film projected to gross around $30 million in its opening weekend.
Trailer[]
The Girl on the Train Official Teaser Trailer 1 (2016)