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Passages

2023Movie1 h 32 minNR

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A sensual, bleak romance movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Story

Tomas and Martin are a gay couple living in Paris whose marriage is thrown into crisis when Tomas impulsively begins a passionate affair with young schoolteacher Agathe. But when Martin begins an affair of his own, Tomas must confront life decisions he may be unprepared—or unwilling—to deal with.

Feels like

  • Gay Drama
  • Marriage Crisis
  • Infidelity
  • Relationship Dynamics
  • Psychological
  • Paris
  • Slow Burn
  • Character-Driven
  • Erotic

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Directed by
Ira Sachs

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Facts

June 28, 2023 · 1 h 32 min · NR

Released
June 28, 2023
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Box office
$1 million
Available in
57 countries

Tropes

Bisexual Love Triangle, Meet the In-Laws, Right Through the Wall +3

  • Bisexual Love Triangle
  • Meet the In-Laws
  • Right Through the Wall
  • Show Within a Show
  • Sex with the Ex
  • Title Drop

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Passages?"

Questions about Passages

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Where can I stream Passages?

In the United States, Passages streams on MUBI. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 55 other countries.

Is Passages worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Passages good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Passages plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Passages in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.