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Passenger

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2026 | 94 min | Horror

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

People are still talking about it, but middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans. If you loved Sinners, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger that won't stop until it claims them both turns their van life adventure into a nightmare.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $32 million worldwide on a $15 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 1.2 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by André Øvredal

  • Lou LlobellMaddie Brecker
  • Jacob ScipioTyler Genocchio
  • Joseph LopezThe Passenger
  • Melissa LeoDiana Larson
  • Miles FowlerLucas Tedesco
  • Alan TrongDaniel
  • Devielle JohnsonNeighborhood Watch Volunteer
  • James William ClarkBrad Fuller
  • Tony DoupePreacher
  • Charles LeggettGruff Nomad