The Passport (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1990, The Passport is a comedy film directed by Georgiy Daneliya, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A man, who becomes mistaken for his brother who was immigrating to Israel from USSR, finds himself caught up in the middle of a bureaucratic mess when he realizes that if he tells the truth about who he is, he will go to jail and his brother's family will never be allowed to leave the USSR. He therefore assumes his brother's identity to get to Israel hoping his distant uncle living there will help him out. The plan backfires, however, when he realizes that the uncle is a paranoid lunatic thinking the KGB is out to get him. He becomes stranded in Israel with no friends, no money, and no passport, trying to figure out a way to get back home.
Who’s in it. The Passport stars Gérard Darmon as Merab Papashvili/Yasha Papashvili, Oleg Yankovskiy as Borya - nicknamed «Paris», Natalya Gundareva as Inga and Armen Dzhigarkhanyan as Semyon Klain - «Senya», among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Passport 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 The Passport page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Passport tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Passport (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Passport change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Passport worth watching?
- The Passport holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Passport?
- The Passport stars Gérard Darmon, Oleg Yankovskiy, Natalya Gundareva, Armen Dzhigarkhanyan and Evgeni Leonov.
- When was The Passport released?
- The Passport was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.