The Passage (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1986, The Passage is a fantasy, drama, horror and animation film directed by René Manzor, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Film-maker Jean Diaz lives with his son David after separated from his wife. On their way to the new house near the sea, Jean and David have a car accident provoked by The Death (portrayed here like a grim-reaper). The doctor actually can save Jean, but The Death sabotages the equipment with his computer. The Death offers Jean to wake David from his coma, but Jean must make an animation movie against the violence for him.
Who’s in it. The Passage stars Alain Delon as Jean Diaz, Christine Boisson as Catherine Diaz, Jean-Luc Moreau as Patrick and Alain Lalanne as David Diaz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Passage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Passage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Passage tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Passage (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Passage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Passage worth watching?
- The Passage holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Passage?
- The Passage stars Alain Delon, Christine Boisson, Jean-Luc Moreau, Alain Lalanne and Alberto Lomeo.
- When was The Passage released?
- The Passage was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.