Passing Strange (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Passing Strange is a music and documentary film directed by Spike Lee, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. A young black artist leaves his Los Angeles digs and travels to Europe to find himself. A theatrical stage production of the original Broadway musical.
Who’s in it. Passing Strange stars De'Adre Aziza as Edwina / Marianna / Sudabey, Daniel Breaker as Youth, Eisa Davis as Mother and Colman Domingo as Mr.Franklin / Joop / Mr. Venus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Passing Strange has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passing Strange page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passing Strange tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passing Strange (2009)?
- In GB, Passing Strange is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Passing Strange worth watching?
- Passing Strange holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passing Strange?
- Passing Strange stars De'Adre Aziza, Daniel Breaker, Eisa Davis, Colman Domingo and Chad Goodridge.
- When was Passing Strange released?
- Passing Strange was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.