The Passenger
“No way out. No way back.”
Synopsis
Hassan, a Somali-American airport shuttle driver in Minneapolis, is struggling to make ends meet. When Lloyd, a stranded twenty-something at the airport, offers to pay Hassan to take him overland to Chicago, it seems worth the risk. But as the realization grows that his passenger is not what he seems, Hassan finds himself trapped in a terrifying ride that he can’t escape, knowing that saving himself might put countless others in danger.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-01
Top Cast
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Djimon Hounsou
Hassan
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Lloyd
Leigh-Ann Rose
Fatima
Carolina Campos
Grace
Tegan Couchman
Ahmed
Adrian McLean
Cafe Owner
Sarah Constible
Delivery Woman
Teddy Parker
Gas Station Clerk
Chris Sigurdson
Dairy Farmer
Alexandra Chubaty Boychuk
Young Woman
Sean Seidel
Park Ranger
David MacInnis
Police Officer
Cory Chetyrbok
Police Officer
Chris Thompson
FBI Agent
Sherri Campbell
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysJune 5, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 5, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vadim Perelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Bennett Fisher
- Original Score
- Alexey Kantsiru
- Original Title
- The Passenger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Van Evera, Dark Castle Entertainment, Amasia Entertainment, Chandler Fogden Lyman Entertainment Law
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vadim Perelman
Bennett Fisher
Alexey Kantsiru
C. Kim Miles
Mike Munn
Jib Polhemus, Michael Helfant, Bradley Gallo, Sean Harner, Norman Golightly
Department Leadership Roster
Vadim Perelman
Director
Bennett Fisher
Screenplay
Jib Polhemus
Producer
Michael Helfant
Producer
Bradley Gallo
Producer
Norman Golightly
Producer
Alexey Kantsiru
Original Music Composer
C. Kim Miles
Director of Photography
Mike Munn
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Passenger
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What is The Passenger about?
Hassan, a Somali-American airport shuttle driver in Minneapolis, is struggling to make ends meet. When Lloyd, a stranded twenty-something at the airport, offers to pay Hassan to take him overland to Chicago, it seems worth the risk. But as the realization grows that his passenger is not what he seems, Hassan finds himself trapped in a terrifying ride that he can’t escape, knowing that saving himself might put countless others in danger.
Who directed The Passenger?
The Passenger was directed by Vadim Perelman.
Who stars in The Passenger?
The principal cast of The Passenger includes Djimon Hounsou, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Leigh-Ann Rose, Carolina Campos, Tegan Couchman.
When was The Passenger released and how long is it?
The Passenger was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Passenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Passenger was composed by Alexey Kantsiru.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Passenger?
The Passenger holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).