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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 Full Review Michael Nordine Variety Proves sneakily effective with its low-key approach to several kinds of violence. Aug 2, 2023 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Nicholas Bell Fish Jelly Films (YouTube) A sinister joy ride about reclaiming the driver's seat. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 22, 2023 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gamal N. What a genius way of showing how we can be the prisoners of our own mind and emotions. This movie is so well written. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/03/25 Full Review Angelina D. This was a fantastic movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Nathan T Powerful, unsettling, shocking and unforgettable. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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