Passenger

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Passenger

R

May 2026

1h 34m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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After stopping at the scene of a gruesome accident on a remote highway, a couple soon realize they didn't leave alone. A demonic presence known as the Passenger has hitched a ride, turning their road-trip adventure into a nightmare they can't escape.

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Critics Consensus

A stylish ride weighed down by the litany of clichés it picks up along the way, Passenger drives in circles but has some memorable bumps and jolts during the journey.

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Elena Lazic

Variety

May 28

Norwegian director André Øvredal does not reinvent the wheel with this humble genre entry, but the film’s slick formal language, game central performances and intelligent thematic explorations make it a satisfying thrill-ride.

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

May 26

Like a bright headlight facing you dead on or the sudden honk of a loud horn, only the jump scares keep you from falling asleep during the seemingly interminable Passenger.

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Peter Sobczynski

RogerEbert.com

May 22

3.5/4

It is a fairly solid bit of genre craftwork that is a lot more impressive than its desultory release might suggest.

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Paul Mount

Starburst

8h

3/5

The film’s nicely put together, the lead performers are likeable, and whilst it doesn’t bring much new to the old trope of innocents terrorised by something nasty they cross paths with in the middle of nowhere.

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

1d

3/5

A totally lacklustre script is saved by André Øvredal's expert "jump scare machine" direction in this silly ode to the fears of van-life

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

2d

André Øvredal’s stylish little horror story has some clichés and heaps of gob-smacking eye candy

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Ali

12h

It was pretty scary, mainly jumsp scares. The acting wasn’t the best. The demon itself looked scary, especially in the beginning. Kind of a typical horror movie but had some unsettling scenes.

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Victoria R

1d

It was creepy and entertaining. Some slow parts but necessary to set up the story. I liked the ending!

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Alex

1d

Very good movie just a very generic ending

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Nicholas M

1d

had some promise but all in all was rather disappointing. Cheap ass jump scares didn’t help.

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Martin

1d

My niece and I really enjoyed this. It's scary, I felt some parts were a little predictable but overall it was a good scary ride.

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ken

3d

Good movie well made with some jump scares and story that keep you interested and actors that did a really strong performance

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Synopsis

After stopping at the scene of a gruesome accident on a remote highway, a couple soon realize they didn't leave alone. A demonic presence known as the Passenger has hitched a ride, turning their road-trip adventure into a nightmare they can't escape.

Director: André Øvredal
Producer: Walter Hamada, Gary Dauberman
Screenwriter: Zachary Donohue, T.W. Burgess
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: 18hz Productions
Rating: R (Strong Violent Content|Some Gore|Language)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 22, 2026, Wide
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos