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Passion

2013·Movie
1h 41min·R
IMDb5.3Metacritic545.3Rotten Tomatoes36%25%

Where to watch

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Passion fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

No backstabbing. Just business.

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Crew

Directed by:
Brian De Palma, Sebastian Fahr-Brix, Tanja Däberitz
Written by:
Brian De Palma, Alain Corneau, Natalie Carter
Produced by:
Saïd Ben Saïd, Anja Dihrberg, Alfred Hürmer
Composed by:
Pascal Chauvin, Jean Goudier, Jean-Paul Hurier

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Passion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Passion legally?

History VaultPluto TVStarzPlexTubi TVArtiflix

Passion is included with a subscription to History Vault, Starz, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Passion worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Passion rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Passion?

1 h 41 min

Passion runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Passion?

Critics45
Audiences44

Yes. Critics average 45 and audiences 44 out of 100, so both groups see Passion much the same way.

Was Passion a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$713,616

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $713,616 worldwide, 4% of its budget.

What language is Passion in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in France, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Passion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Passion in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Passion use?

Magical Security CamGainax EndingTwist EndingDream Within a DreamThe ChessmasterScare ChordCovers Always LieEuropeans Are KinkyProduct PlacementCity with No NameKarma HoudiniAmbiguously Gayand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Passion, including Magical Security Cam, Gainax Ending, Twist Ending.