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Man on the Train

6.620021h 30mMovieCrimeDramaThriller

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.

DirectorPatrice Leconte
WriterClaude Klotz
ProducerPhilippe Carcassonne

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 10 other countries

Man on the Train isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France and 6 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Patrice Leconte

JRJean Rochefort
Jean Rochefort
Monsieur Manesquier
JHJohnny Hallyday
Johnny Hallyday
Milan
JSJean-François Stévenin
Jean-François Stévenin
Luigi
PPPascal Parmentier
Pascal Parmentier
Sadko
CNCharlie Nelson
Charlie Nelson
Max
IPIsabelle Petit-Jacques
Isabelle Petit-Jacques
Viviane, Manesquier's mistress
ÉSÉdith Scob
Édith Scob
Manesquier's Sister
MCMaurice Chevit
Maurice Chevit
Hairdresser
RLRiton Liebman
Riton Liebman
Burly Guy
OF
Olivier Fauron
Schoolboy
VKVéronique Kapoyan
Véronique Kapoyan
Baker
AC
Armand Chagot
Gardener of Manesquier

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Man on the Train — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Man on the Train?

Man on the Train isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Australia, Belgium and Denmark and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Man on the Train on Netflix?

No, Man on the Train is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is Man on the Train on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Man on the Train isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Man on the Train for free?

Man on the Train isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Man on the Train?

Man on the Train hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 20, 2002. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.