Passengers (2016)

Passengers (2016)

Passengers is a 2016 American science fiction romantic film directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Jon Spaihts. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen, Laurence Fishburne, and Andy Garcia, the film follows a starship, the Avalon, transporting 5,000 colonists to the planet Homestead II. Due to a malfunction in the hibernation pod, one passenger, Jim Preston (Pratt), wakes up 90 years early. Unable to endure solitude, he makes a difficult decision to wake another passenger, Aurora Lane (Lawrence). A romance develops between them, but they later discover that the ship is experiencing critical failures that threaten everyone on board.

The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the acting, visual style, and Thomas Newman's score, but criticized the plot and character development. It was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Production Design.

Franchise Timeline

Currently, Passengers has no sequels, prequels, or spin-offs. It is a standalone film.

Where to Watch

• Netflix: Passengers (available in some regions)
• Sony Pictures: official site Sony Pictures
• YouTube: Official Trailer
• UAKino: Passengers (2016) (search)

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