The Passenger

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The Passenger

2023

1h 39m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Randy (Johnny Berchtold) is perfectly content fading into the background. But when his coworker Benson (Kyle Gallner) goes on a sudden and violent rampage leaving a trail of destruction in his wake, Randy is forced to face his fears and confront his troubled past to survive.

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Nick Allen

RogerEbert.com

Even if this movie doesn’t achieve a great epiphany at the end of the darkest route, it offers a great showcase for Gallner in particular.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 4, 2023

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Michael Nordine

Variety

Proves sneakily effective with its low-key approach to several kinds of violence.

Aug 2, 2023

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Sharai Bohannon

A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast

'The Passenger' is packed with brilliant performances, gorgeous costumes, and a script that reveals even more layers with every rewatch. Carter Smith's direction elevates it all, making the movie linger in your mind longer than it should.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 1, 2025

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Ian Bunting

Daily Record (UK)

The climactic diner scene sums up the film as a whole; tight, tense and dialogue-heavy with two young actors wonderfully playing off each other, led by a delightfully dark Gallner.

Oct 5, 2023

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Nicholas Bell

Fish Jelly Films (YouTube)

A sinister joy ride about reclaiming the driver's seat.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 22, 2023

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Chad Byrnes

LA Weekly/Village Voice

There are simply too many scenes with Benson pointing a gun at people and yelling, “Shut the f— up!” After a while, it feels rote and rehashed in a movie that was anything but up to that point. Even with the road bumps, it’s a thrilling ride overall.

Aug 18, 2023

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Gregory S

The problem with a film like this, is that everything truly hinges on the script. Unfortunately, the script is blah.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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Craig K

This movie makes you uncomfortable, not only due to the graphic violence, but due to the psychological themes it explores. Very thought provoking and engaging.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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Ian S

Good performances. An odd unsettling movie and ultimately a sad one but one that ends on an upbeat.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Daniel C

The foundations of a great story are discernible and there are some fantastic performances, but the writing for a few very crucial moments, as well as some resolutions for things set up early in the film are underwhelming at best.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/05/25

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Derek D

Definitely a must see movie. Don’t let the weak dialogue and writing in the first ten minutes throw you off. This movie is unsettling and well done.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/04/25

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Audience Member

I've never hated a character more than the loathsome piece of trash that Gallner's "Benson" is in this film. He embodied every incarnation of evil bully one can encounter from childhood through adult life.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/01/25

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Synopsis

Randy (Johnny Berchtold) is perfectly content fading into the background. But when his coworker Benson (Kyle Gallner) goes on a sudden and violent rampage leaving a trail of destruction in his wake, Randy is forced to face his fears and confront his troubled past to survive.

Director: Carter Smith
Screenwriter: Jack Stanley
Distributor: Paramount Home Entertainment
Production Co: Blumhouse Productions
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 4, 2023
Runtime: 1h 39m

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