The Pass

1998·Movie
1h 28min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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The Pass fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A businessman with a compulsive gambling problem which has led to his wife leaving him, travels to Reno, Nevada for some gambling therapy which takes a turn when he picks up a psychotic serial killer posing as a hitchhiker.
Psychological ThrillerSerial KillerGambling AddictionDark HumorRoad TripDisturbing EncounterReno SettingCompulsive BehaviorMoral Descent

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Pass

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Where can I stream The Pass legally?

The Pass is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Pass worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 4.8 and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pass rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Pass?

1 h 28 min

The Pass runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pass?

Critics80
Audiences48

Not quite. Critics rate The Pass higher (80) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Pass in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Pass?

11BECHFRGBGFGGLUMCPFUSDE

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pass in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Pass use?

A Taste of Their Own MedicineThe BeardThe Film of the PlayPreacher's Kid

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for The Pass, including A Taste of Their Own Medicine, The Beard, The Film of the Play.

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