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The 15:17 to Paris

The 15:17 to Paris

2018
Drama Thriller
94 min PG-13 USA
5.425 / 10
5.3 IMDB

On Aug. 21, 2015, the world watches in stunned silence as the media reports a thwarted terrorist attack on a train that's bound for Paris -- an attempt…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Clint Eastwood / David M. Bernstein / Franco Basaglia
Starring
Ray Corasani / Spencer Stone / Anthony Sadler / Alek Skarlatos / Judy Greer / Jenna Fischer / William Jennings / Paul-Mikél Williams

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

Authentic Brave Uneven Sincere Gritty Unconventional Impactful Understated Earnest Direct Relatable Courageous

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 9, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

While the intention behind 'The 15:17 to Paris' is laudable, the execution proves to be a significant stumbling block. The film’s decision to cast the actual heroes, Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler, and Alek Skarlatos, as themselves results in…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 9, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'The 15:17 to Paris' is a remarkable testament to real-life heroism, elevated by its audacious casting choice. By featuring Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler, and Alek Skarlatos in the roles they lived, the film achieves an unparalleled level of…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 9, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The sheer audacity of 'The 15:17 to Paris' lies in its casting of the actual individuals who prevented a terrorist attack. This unconventional approach imbues the film with an immediate sense of gravity and authenticity. We watch Spencer…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 9, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

There’s an admirable sincerity at the heart of 'The 15:17 to Paris', a desire to honour the bravery of Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, and Spencer Stone. Casting them as themselves is a unique gambit, and it certainly provides…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 9, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Clint Eastwood's decision to cast the real-life heroes of the Thalys train attack in 'The 15:17 to Paris' is a bold, if occasionally uneven, choice. The performances from Spencer Stone, Anthony Sadler, and Alek Skarlatos lend an undeniable…

FAQs

The film is directly inspired by the attempted terrorist attack on the Thalys train travelling from Amsterdam to Paris on August 21, 2015. The plot centres on how three American friends, then serving in the military or studying abroad, intervened and subdued the gunman. Their swift and decisive actions prevented a potential massacre, earning them global recognition for their heroism.