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The Passage

1979, English. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.

An ice-swept escape route in front of them. A cold-blooded killer behind them. The only way out is up.

During WW 2, a Basque shepherd is approached by the underground, who wants him to lead a scientist and his family across the Pyrenees. While being pursued by a sadistic German.

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Runtime
1h 39m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.0/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.

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The Passage is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.

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Released
9 March 1979
Country
United Kingdom
Written by
Bruce Nicolaysen
shepherdnaziworld war iiexploitationbasque country, spainscientist1940s

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Is The Passage worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Passage?

The Passage runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).

Does The Passage have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Passage. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Passage parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Passage is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Passage on?

The Passage is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Passage?

If you liked The Passage, try Decision Before Dawn, The Man with the Iron Heart, Fatherland.

Who directed The Passage?

The Passage (1979) was directed by J. Lee Thompson and stars Anthony Quinn, James Mason, Malcolm McDowell.

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