The Commuter (2018)
A businessman's daily commute turns into a brisk, gritty thriller as a criminal conspiracy unfolds.
A businessman, on his daily commute home, gets unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the lives of those around him.
How intense is The Commuter?
The Commuter is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Commuter feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytensepulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Commuter
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Commuter for you?
Is The Commuter scary?
Only a little. The Commuter has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Commuter gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Commuter sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Commuter OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Commuter?
The Commuter runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream The Commuter?
The Commuter is streaming on Hulu.
Does The Commuter have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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