Passing
“Nothing is black and white.”
In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white.
Where to watch Passing in United States
Netflix
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Where is Passing streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Passing
Passing is a 2021 English-language drama film directed by Rebecca Hall. The cast is led by Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, André Holland. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Passing was produced by Picture Films, Significant Productions, and Flat Five Productions and made in Canada and United Kingdom. It was released on October 27, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Rebecca Hall
- Writers
- Rebecca Hall
- Release date
- October 27, 2021
- OTT release
- November 10, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Production
- Picture Films, Significant Productions, Flat Five Productions
Passing cast & crew
Passing was directed by Rebecca Hall and written by Rebecca Hall.
The cast features Tessa Thompson as Irene Redfield, Ruth Negga as Clare Kendry, André Holland as Brian Redfield, Alexander Skarsgård as John Bellew, Bill Camp as Hugh Wentworth, and Gbenga Akinnagbe as Dave.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Devonté Hynes, cinematography is by Eduard Grau, and it was produced by Lauren Dark and Kevin M. Lin.
Is Passing worth watching?
Passing holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 342 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Passing is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Passing
In United States, you can stream Passing on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 10, 2021.
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Cast of Passing
Tessa Thompson
Irene Redfield
Ruth Negga
Clare Kendry
André Holland
Brian Redfield
Alexander Skarsgård
John Bellew
Bill Camp
Hugh Wentworth
Gbenga Akinnagbe
Dave
Antoinette Crowe-Legacy
Felise
Justus Davis Graham
Ted
Ethan Barrett
Junior
Ashley Ware Jenkins
Zulena
Amos J. Machanic
Ralph Hazelton
Stu S. Becker
Cabbie
Passing — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Passing in United States?
Passing is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Passing on Netflix?
Yes — Passing is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Passing in?
Passing is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Passing?
Passing runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Passing rated?
Passing is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 342 ratings.
▸When did Passing release on OTT?
Passing became available digitally on November 10, 2021.
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