Passage to Marseille (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1944, Passage to Marseille is a drama, adventure, war and history film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 109 minutes. “Warner Bros. Triumph” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A freedom-loving French journalist sacrifices his happiness and security to battle Nazi tyranny.

Who’s in it. Passage to Marseille stars Humphrey Bogart as Jean Matrac, Claude Rains as Captain Freycinet, Michèle Morgan as Paula Matrac and Philip Dorn as Renault, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Passage to Marseille has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passage to Marseille page.

If you liked it. Fans of Passage to Marseille tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Passage to Marseille (1944)?
In US, Passage to Marseille is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Passage to Marseille worth watching?
Passage to Marseille holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Passage to Marseille?
Passage to Marseille stars Humphrey Bogart, Claude Rains, Michèle Morgan, Philip Dorn and Sydney Greenstreet.
When was Passage to Marseille released?
Passage to Marseille was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.