Passage of Venus (1874): cast, story & where to watch
1874 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1874, Passage of Venus is a documentary film directed by P.J.C. Janssen, running about 1 minutes.
What it’s about. Photo sequence of the rare transit of Venus over the face of the Sun, one of the first chronophotographic sequences. In 1873, P.J.C. Janssen, or Pierre Jules César Janssen, invented the Photographic Revolver, which captured a series of images in a row. The device, automatic, produced images in a row without human intervention, being used to serve as photographic evidence of the passage of Venus before the Sun, in 1874.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Passage of Venus 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 of Venus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passage of Venus tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passage of Venus (1874)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Passage of Venus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Passage of Venus worth watching?
- Passage of Venus holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Passage of Venus released?
- Passage of Venus was released in 1874, with a runtime of about 1 minutes.