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Night Train to Lisbon

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2013 | 111 min | Mystery, Romance, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With just 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Vertigo or Rebecca, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Tense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Raimund Gregorius, having saved a beautiful Portuguese woman from leaping to her death, stumbles upon a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which compels him to suddenly abandon the boring life he has led for years and to embark on an enthralling adventure. In search of the author, Gregorius acts as detective, pulling together pieces of a puzzle that involves political and emotional intrigue and the highest possible stakes. His voyage is one that transcends time and space, delving into the realms of history, medicine and love, all in search of true meaning to his life.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 47K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bille August

  • Jeremy IronsRaimund
  • Mélanie LaurentYoung Estefania
  • Jack HustonAmadeu
  • Martina GedeckMariana
  • Tom CourtenayOlder João Eca
  • August DiehlYoung Jorge O'Kelly
  • Bruno GanzOlder Jorge O'Kelly
  • Lena OlinOlder Estefania
  • Beatriz Batardayoung Adriana
  • Marco D'AlmeidaYoung João