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Passengers

2016·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

The future, the mind, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

There is a reason they woke up.

A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early.
Romantic Sci-Fi DramaIsolation & Existential DreadEthical Moral DilemmaHigh-Budget SpectacleCharacter-Driven NarrativeVisual GrandeurContemplative PacingStar Power RomancePhilosophical Conflict

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Passengers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Passengers legally?

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

Is Passengers worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Passengers rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Passengers?

1 h 56 min

Passengers runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Passengers?

Critics36
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Passengers higher (67) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Passengers a box office hit?

Budget$110 million
Box office$303 million

Yes. It cost about $110 million to make and earned $303 million worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Passengers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Passengers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Passengers in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Passengers use?

Oh, Crap!Ontological MysteryBeeping ComputersRagnarök-ProofingArtistic License – PhysicsContrived CoincidenceForeshadowingContinuous DecompressionPlease Kill Me if It Satisfies YouLower Half RevealRelationship-Salvaging DisasterBreak-Up/Make-Up Scenarioand 137 more

TV Tropes lists 149 storytelling tropes for Passengers, including Oh, Crap!, Ontological Mystery, Beeping Computers.