The Pass

2016·Movie
1h 27min

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The Pass fingerprint

Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Sometimes winning means losing yourself.

The night before their debut game, two professional soccer players share a kiss. In a sporting world where image is everything, this surprising ‘pass’ sets the men up for a contrasting decade of fame and failure, full of secrets and denial.
LGBTQ+ DramaSports WorldSecret RelationshipCharacter StudyRepression & DenialComing to TermsIntense DialoguePsychological Depth

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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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, Dekkoo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. 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 The Pass worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pass rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is The Pass?

1 h 27 min

The Pass runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pass?

Critics78
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Pass higher (78) than audiences (67). 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 Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Pass?

8ATCACHDEGBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pass in 8 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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