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Passenger

1963·Movie
1h 2min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Jailer and prisoner… both haunted by the Holocaust.

A German woman on a ship returning to Europe notices a face of another woman which brings recollections from the past. She tells her husband that she had been an overseer in Auschwitz during the war, but she has actually saved a woman's life.
Holocaust TraumaGuilt and MemoryPsychological DramaMoral AmbiguityHistorical ReflectionSlow-Burn SuspenseEuropean CinemaAuschwitzNon-linear Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Passenger worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Passenger rated?

Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How long is Passenger?

1 h 2 min

Passenger runs 1 h 2 min.

What language is Passenger in?

Polish

It was made in Polish. Produced in Poland.