The Passenger
Seen it?2006 | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 7 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
Storm clouds gather as a timid bookworm braves his daily walk to the bus stop. When he discovers what awaits him on board, he realizes he'd have been better off outside in the storm.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$769K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 129K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Jones