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The Passenger

1975Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

DramaMystery
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic907.2Rotten Tomatoes88%84%

A relentlessly bleak, open-ended drama movie about the mind and society, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

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Story

I used to be somebody else...but I traded him in.

David Locke is a world-weary American journalist who has been sent to cover a conflict in northern Africa, but he makes little progress with the story. When he discovers the body of a stranger who looks similar to him, Locke assumes the dead man's identity. However, he soon finds out that the man was an arms dealer, leading Locke into dangerous situations. Aided by a beautiful woman, Locke attempts to avoid both the police and criminals out to get him.

Feels like

  • Existential Identity Crisis
  • Philosophical Noir
  • Cinematic Masterpiece
  • Political Thriller
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Journalistic Cynicism
  • Visual Poetry
  • Cold War Paranoia

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Michelangelo Antonioni
Written by
Michelangelo Antonioni, Mark Peploe, Peter Wollen
Produced by
Carlo Ponti
Music by
Ivan Vandor

Everyone

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Facts

February 28, 1975 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
February 28, 1975
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
English
Made in
Italy, France, Spain, United States
Box office
$768,744
Available in
46 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Passenger?"

Questions about The Passenger

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Where can I stream The Passenger?

PrimeFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Passenger streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is The Passenger worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 90). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is The Passenger okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Passenger?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch The Passenger?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for complexity.

Is The Passenger in English?

ItalianEnglish

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