Check Google Play Movies availability
Rent or buy
LOADING
MOVIE DECISION GUIDE
Passengers
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Morten Tyldum. With Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early.
Watch NowWatch trailer
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakene…
MAKE THE CALL
Does this belong in your night?
A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.
RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Passengers.
MoviHero lists December 21, 2016 as the release date for Passengers. Morten Tyldum is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jennifer Lawrence as Aurora Lane, Chris Pratt as Jim Preston, Michael Sheen as Arthur, Laurence Fishburne as Gus Mancuso. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 21, 2016
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Romance
Runtime1h 56m
DirectorMorten Tyldum
CastJennifer Lawrence as Aurora Lane, Chris Pratt as Jim Preston, Michael Sheen as Arthur, Laurence Fishburne as Gus Mancuso
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Passengers right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Passengers runs 1h 56m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
CHANGE ONE THING
Like this, but...
These share a listed genre with Passengers. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.
MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating
MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 14,658 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
Rating data supplied by TMDB, shown on a 10-point scale. MoviHero audience ratings are calculated separately from scores submitted here.
MOVIHERO AUDIENCE RATING
What did you think?
Your movie rating. Your audience score.
CHECK AVAILABILITY
Check Passengers on Google Play Movies or Apple TV Store
Find rental or purchase options. Confirm availability, price and quality in your region on the store.
Check Apple TV Store availability
Rent or buy
Quality isn’t confirmed yet. Check the viewing option on the provider’s site.
OPTION 2
Other ways to watch Passengers
Compare reported U.S. streaming, free, rental and purchase options in one place.
United States
Xumo Play
Free with adsCheck quality on provider
Price varies by providerLink unavailable
Amazon Video
RentBuyCheck quality on provider
Price varies by providerRent or buy
Apple TV Store
RentBuyCheck quality on provider
Price varies by providerVisit Apple TV
WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
Watch Profile
Seven estimates of the viewing experience, based on the stored Watch Profile. These are separate from the movie rating and are not verified scene-by-scene assessments.
Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Passengers
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
Viewer reaction
“A space-travel tale! I was going to watch it, but not expecting it to be a masterpiece. It was not, yet surprised to be a…”
Viewer reaction
“Crusoe and Girl Friday. Pretty much reviled by professional critics, Passengers has overcome that to hold affection with a good portion of the sci-fi loving…”
Viewer reaction
“A science-fiction movie that has dazzling scenery but also goes into some disturbing territory.”
More reactions (2)
Viewer reaction
“Passengers is a nicely crafted mix of science fiction, romance, and psychological drama.”
Viewer reaction
“Being a Hollywood blockbuster, it has an unexpected deep meaning.”
Selected review excerpts supplied by TMDB. Opinions belong to their original authors.
A CLOSER LOOK
Stay with the image.
CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
Follow the character.
Reviewed MoviHero character guides connected to this movie.
SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
Keep the night going.
8.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGCinema Paradiso
1988·Drama · Romance
7.4/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEMan Hoyanne Premayak
2026·Drama · Romance
7.4/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEBlush Red
2026·Drama · Romance