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The Passenger

1975·Movie
2h 6min·PG-13
82
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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Wonder5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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About

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.
Existential ThrillerEuropean ArthouseIdentity CrisisPolitical IntrigueMoral AmbiguityVisual StorytellingAntonioniCynical ProtagonistSlow BurnPsychological Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Passenger legally?

The Passenger is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Passenger worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Passenger rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is The Passenger?

2 h 6 min

The Passenger runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Passenger?

Critics89
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate The Passenger higher (89) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Passenger in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in Italy, France, Spain, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Passenger?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Passenger in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.