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The Passage

1979·Movie
1h 39min·R
32
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

An ice-swept escape route in front of them. A cold-blooded killer behind them. The only way out is up.

During WW 2, a Basque shepherd is approached by the underground, who wants him to lead a scientist and his family across the Pyrenees. While being pursued by a sadistic German.
WWII ThrillerEscape and SurvivalMoral ConflictTense AtmosphereCharacter-DrivenHistorical SettingPolitical IntriguePsychological DepthEuropean Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Passage legally?

The Passage is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Passage worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 25). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Passage rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Passage?

1 h 39 min

The Passage runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Passage?

Critics25
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate The Passage higher (52) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Passage in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Passage?

11AUCAESFRGBGGINKRNZSKUS

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

What tropes does The Passage use?

AutocannibalismMade of ExplodiumRefusal of the CallAte His GunDark and Troubled PastRun for the BorderAdaptation Name ChangeNamed by the AdaptationI Will Only Slow You DownLes CollaborateursNeck SnapNazi Noblemanand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The Passage, including Autocannibalism, Made of Explodium, Refusal of the Call.