The Passenger
Synopsis
Driving through the desert en route to San Francisco, Sebastian has a chance encounter with Helena, a mysterious and attractive hitchhiker. Together they embark on a journey to the unknown, testing the boundaries of reality along the way.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Nakache
- Screenplay & Story
- David Courtil, Michael Nakache
- Original Title
- The Passenger
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Skydome Pictures, Shootmakers Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Nakache
David Courtil, Michael Nakache
Matt Sakatani Roe
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Sakatani Roe
Director of Photography
Michael Nakache
Director
David Courtil
Writer
Michael Nakache
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Passenger.
Similar Titles to The Passenger
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.0
10.0
7.5
10.0
5.0
7.0
8.7
4.0
2.0
2.0
More Like The Passenger
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Passenger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Passenger about?
Driving through the desert en route to San Francisco, Sebastian has a chance encounter with Helena, a mysterious and attractive hitchhiker. Together they embark on a journey to the unknown, testing the boundaries of reality along the way.
Who directed The Passenger?
The Passenger was directed by Michael Nakache.
Who stars in The Passenger?
The principal cast of The Passenger includes Chris Kattan, Justine Wachsberger, Stanley B. Herman, Alexandre Nahon.
When was The Passenger released and how long is it?
The Passenger was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 20m.
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.).