I Passed for White (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, I Passed for White is a drama film directed by Fred M. Wilcox, running about 93 minutes. “I look white... I married white... Now I must live with a secret that can destroy us both!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman falls in love and marries, but withholds from her husband information about her family.
Who’s in it. I Passed for White stars Sonya Wilde as Bernice Lee, James Franciscus as Rick Leyton, Patricia Michon as Sally Roberts and Jimmy Lydon as Jay Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, I Passed for White has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Passed for White page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Passed for White tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Passed for White (1960)?
- In US, I Passed for White is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Passed for White worth watching?
- I Passed for White holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Passed for White?
- I Passed for White stars Sonya Wilde, James Franciscus, Patricia Michon, Jimmy Lydon and Elizabeth Council.
- When was I Passed for White released?
- I Passed for White was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.