The Passenger

Name: The Passenger
Director: Vadim Perelman
Genre: Thriller
Released: 2026
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Djimon Hounsou, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Leigh-Ann Rose, Carolina Campos, Tegan Couchman

No way out. No way back.

20261h 33m5.4(24 votes)

Thriller

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 seem…

The Passenger (2026) is a thriller film directed by Vadim Perelman. It stars Djimon Hounsou, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Leigh-Ann Rose. The film runs for 1 hour 33 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.4 out of 10 from 24 votes.

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Director

Vadim Perelman

Cast

Djimon Hounsou

Hassan

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Lloyd

Leigh-Ann Rose

Fatima

Carolina Campos

Grace

Tegan Couchman

Ahmed

Adrian McLean

Cafe Owner

Sarah Constible

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Passenger

Where can I watch The Passenger?

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Who stars in The Passenger?

The Passenger stars Djimon Hounsou, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Leigh-Ann Rose, and Carolina Campos, and was directed by Vadim Perelman.

How long is The Passenger?

The Passenger has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes.

When did The Passenger come out?

The Passenger was released in 2026.

What genre is The Passenger?

The Passenger is a thriller film.

Is The Passenger worth watching?

The Passenger holds an average audience score of 5.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.