Passage Home (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 1955, Passage Home is a drama film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1931, the film takes place aboard a merchant ship, briefly harboured in South America. A young woman (Diane Cilento) boards the ship as a passenger, resulting in disharmony among the superstitious crew members. Virtuous seaman Anthony Steel protects the girl from the lecherous advances of captain Peter Finch.
Who’s in it. Passage Home stars Anthony Steel as Vosper 2. Offizier, Peter Finch as Kapitän John Ryland "Lucky", Diane Cilento as Ruth Elton and Cyril Cusack as Bohannon der Steward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Passage Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passage Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passage Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passage Home (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Passage Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Passage Home worth watching?
- Passage Home holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passage Home?
- Passage Home stars Anthony Steel, Peter Finch, Diane Cilento, Cyril Cusack and Geoffrey Keen.
- When was Passage Home released?
- Passage Home was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.