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Passengers

The line between this world and the next is about to be crossed

20086.11h 33m

Overview

After a plane crash, a young therapist, Claire, is assigned by her mentor to counsel the flight's five survivors. When they share their recollections of the incident -- which some say include an explosion that the airline claims never happened -- Claire is intrigued by Eric, the most secretive of the passengers.

Directed by Rodrigo García
Written by Ronnie Christensen
Produced by Julie Lynn, Judd Payne, Matthew Rhodes
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0MRevenue: $2.0M

Top Cast

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

Claire Summers

Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson

Eric

Andre Braugher

Andre Braugher

Perry

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest

Toni

David Morse

David Morse

Arkin

William B. Davis

William B. Davis

Jack

Ryan Robbins

Ryan Robbins

Dean

Clea DuVall

Clea DuVall

Shannon

Don Thompson

Don Thompson

Norman

Andrew Wheeler

Andrew Wheeler

Blonde Man

Themes & Keywords

pilotpostcardcounselorlaundrymail

About Passengers

Passengers is a drama, mystery, thriller, romance film released in 2008 exploring themes of pilot, postcard, counselor, laundry, mail. Directed by Rodrigo García, it stars Anne Hathaway, Patrick Wilson, Andre Braugher. After a plane crash, a young therapist, Claire, is assigned by her mentor to counsel the flight's five survivors. When they share their recollections of the incident -- which some say include an explosion that the airline claims never happened -- Claire is intrigued by Eric, the most secretive of the passengers.

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