Passengers

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Passengers

PG-13

Released Dec 21, 2016

1h 56m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

Romance

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On a routine journey through space to a new home, two passengers, sleeping in suspended animation, are awakened 90 years too early when their ship malfunctions. As Jim and Aurora face living the rest of their lives on board, with every luxury they could ever ask for, they begin to fall for each other, unable to deny their intense attraction until they discover the ship is in grave danger. With the lives of 5,000 sleeping passengers at stake, only Jim and Aurora can save them all.

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Critics Consensus

Passengers proves Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence work well together -- and that even their chemistry isn't enough to overcome a fatally flawed story.

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Anne Cohen

Refinery29

Passengers takes what could have been an interesting debate about consent and glosses it over with cheesy romance and problematic sex.

Jun 26, 2017

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

The film's greatest sin is its intrinsic dullness.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 11, 2017

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

The production design here is spectacular and utopian - a delirious idea of a future that's perfectable, a world without blemish.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 6, 2017

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

Its science-fiction premise about lovers in space starts with promising questions, but soon approaches a horizon that lacks depth and is lost, from the beginning, in a black hole of clichés. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 5/10

May 13, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Passengers has a lot going for it, but the entire treatment feels mishandled, misguided, and a missed opportunity.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 5, 2022

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David Gonzalez

The Cinematic Reel

Passengers biggest issue is its finale.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 14, 2022

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Dave C

One of the most beautiful films i have ever seen. Under-appreciated even by those invovled with it. A beautiful story. And a morally painful one which sticks with you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Cesar F

Don’t let the critics’ ratings fool you—this is an excellent movie. The acting from both actors is magnificent, and the plot is very, very good. Of all the futuristic movies I have seen, this is one of the best, considering three factors: 1. The Story – It is a very strong story. Even though it is science fiction, it is both credible and logical. It works well. 2. The Technology and Fiction – Also logical and believable. It is novel but not far-fetched, with beautiful visuals. 3. The Human Element – This aspect is handled very well. The interactions feel natural, human, and profound. There are no silly dialogues or excessive “smart” conversations that become tiresome. Instead, the film offers many interesting reflections and emotional moments. Do yourself a favor and watch it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Louis S

I don’t get how the critics don’t love this movie it’s so good!!! Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt go so well together and Jennifer is especially good at playing with motional distress, i don’t know why but her character’s breakdowns are always realistic in ant movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

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Alex R

I have to admit I'm bemused by the negative reviews of this film. The concepts are strong and the casting would have worked equally well had the gender roles been reversed. The primary contention has to be how a person acts under extreme duress and the secondly element is how they consequently reconcile their actions. Both are covered here. Yes it could have been given a more protracted narrative but ultimately this is a studio film that has limited freedoms given the budget and casting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Neil C

Thoughtful and very well acted if a little cheesy and predictable in places. Well worth watching.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/25

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Edgar M

Siempre me ha gustado mucho esa película. Me parece muy fuerte su historia. Es un drama psicológico/romance. No sé por qué los críticos la detestaron.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/25

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Synopsis

On a routine journey through space to a new home, two passengers, sleeping in suspended animation, are awakened 90 years too early when their ship malfunctions. As Jim and Aurora face living the rest of their lives on board, with every luxury they could ever ask for, they begin to fall for each other, unable to deny their intense attraction until they discover the ship is in grave danger. With the lives of 5,000 sleeping passengers at stake, only Jim and Aurora can save them all.

Director: Morten Tyldum
Producer: Stephen Hamel, Michael Maher, Neal H. Moritz, Ori Marmur
Screenwriter: Jon Spaihts
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Start Motion Pictures, Original Film, LStar Capital, Wanda Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Company Films
Rating: PG-13 (Nudity|Action/Peril|Sexuality)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 21, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 14, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $100.0M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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