The Passage (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, The Passage is an action, drama and war film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 99 minutes. “An ice-swept escape route in front of them. A cold-blooded killer behind them. The only way out is up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Passage stars Anthony Quinn as The Basque, James Mason as Professor Bergson, Malcolm McDowell as Capt. Von Berkow and Patricia Neal as Mrs. Bergson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Passage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Passage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Passage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Passage (1979)?
- In US, The Passage is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Passage worth watching?
- The Passage holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Passage?
- The Passage stars Anthony Quinn, James Mason, Malcolm McDowell, Patricia Neal and Kay Lenz.
- When was The Passage released?
- The Passage was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.