Passed Away (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1992, Passed Away is a comedy film directed by Charlie Peters, running about 96 minutes. “The hilariously grave comedy that proves eternity is spending three days with family!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thrown for a loop by the unexpected news that Dad has suddenly gone to his reward, the grieving eccentric Scanian clan are drawn together in a test of familial endurance that soon has them at each other's throats.
Who’s in it. Passed Away stars Bob Hoskins as Johnny Scanlan, Blair Brown as Amy Scanlan, Tim Curry as Boyd Pinter and Frances McDormand as Nora Scanlan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Passed Away has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Passed Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passed Away tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passed Away (1992)?
- In US, Passed Away is available to 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 Passed Away worth watching?
- Passed Away holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passed Away?
- Passed Away stars Bob Hoskins, Blair Brown, Tim Curry, Frances McDormand and William Petersen.
- When was Passed Away released?
- Passed Away was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.