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The Passenger

The Passenger

Ride or die.

20236.21h 38m

Overview

Randolph Bradley is perfectly content fading into the background, but when his coworker Benson snaps and goes on a violent killing spree, he’s forced to face his fears and confront his troubled past in order to find a way to survive.

Directed by Carter Smith
Written by Jack Stanley
Produced by Paige Pemberton
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Top Cast

Kyle Gallner

Kyle Gallner

Benson

Johnny Berchtold

Johnny Berchtold

Randolph Bradley

Liza Weil

Liza Weil

Miss Beard

Billy Slaughter

Billy Slaughter

Hardy

Matthew Laureano

Matthew Laureano

Chris

Jordan Sherley

Jordan Sherley

Jess

Kanesha Washington

Kanesha Washington

Marsha

L

Lupe Leon

Lisa

Merah Benoit

Merah Benoit

Tessa

G

Glendon Ray Hobgood

Sheppard

Themes & Keywords

hostageshotgunlouisianadinerroad tripteachermurdershootingcarburger jointromantic

About The Passenger

The Passenger is a thriller, drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of hostage, shotgun, louisiana, diner, road trip, teacher. Directed by Carter Smith, it stars Kyle Gallner, Johnny Berchtold, Liza Weil. Randolph Bradley is perfectly content fading into the background, but when his coworker Benson snaps and goes on a violent killing spree, he’s forced to face his fears and confront his troubled past in order to find a way to survive.

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