The Girl on the Train

Right now you can watch The Girl on the Train in Australia on Netflix and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and in the US on Netflix and Starz Apple TV Channel — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 6,063 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Emily Blunt's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

There is a reason The Girl on the Train keeps coming up in conversation. The plotting in The Girl on the Train is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Rachel Watson, devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds. Emily Blunt and Rebecca Ferguson lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2016. The plot mechanics of The Girl on the Train never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, The Girl on the Train will keep you hooked. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Watch Emily Blunt work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.