The Pass (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1988, The Pass is an animation and science fiction film directed by Vladimir Tarasov, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. A starship crashed on an uninhabited planet and its crew had to abandon it. Years later the survivors and their children try to return to the ship and send a distress signal. But for that they must go through a very dangerous mountain passage.
Who’s in it. The Pass stars Vasiliy Livanov as Staryy (voice), Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy as Narrator (voice), Aleksandr Pashutin as Thomas (voice) and Alina Pokrovskaya as Mother (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Pass has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pass page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pass tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pass (1988)?
- In US, The Pass is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pass worth watching?
- The Pass holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pass?
- The Pass stars Vasiliy Livanov, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Aleksandr Pashutin and Alina Pokrovskaya.
- When was The Pass released?
- The Pass was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.