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Passages

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2023 | 92 min | Romance, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 romantics. If you loved Dangerous Liaisons or Casablanca, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Tomas and Martin are a gay couple living in Paris whose marriage is thrown into crisis when Tomas impulsively begins a passionate affair with young schoolteacher Agathe. But when Martin begins an affair of his own, Tomas must confront life decisions he may be unprepared—or unwilling—to deal with.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Berlin award and 4 Independent Spirit Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 65K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ira Sachs

  • Franz RogowskiTomas
  • Ben WhishawMartin
  • Adèle ExarchopoulosAgathe
  • Erwan Kepoa FaléAmad
  • Théo CholbiJérémie
  • Arcadi RadeffDimo
  • Léa BoublilErica
  • Thibault CarterotThibault
  • Tony DaoudTony
  • Theo GabillouxYoung Actor