---
title: "Passengers"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/passengers-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 274870
imdb_id: "tt1355644"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 14329
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Passengers (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/passengers-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Passengers is a 2016 science fiction film centered on a spacecraft journeying toward a distant colony planet. The vessel is responsible for transporting thousands of individuals who are kept in specialized sleep chambers for the duration of the voyage. The narrative begins when a technical malfunction occurs within the ship, causing the sleep systems to fail. As a consequence of this mechanical error, two passengers are awakened from their stasis pods. The central conflict of the story follows these two individuals as they realize they have been brought out of hibernation ninety years earlier than intended. With the rest of the crew and passengers remaining asleep for the remainder of the long-distance mission, the pair must navigate their unexpected situation aboard the craft. The film explores the circumstances surrounding their premature awakening and the challenges they face while stranded in deep space long before reaching their planned destination.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two passengers on a long-haul spacecraft wake up ninety years earlier than their intended arrival date."

### Why Watch
- high-concept premise
- visual production design

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited character focus
- slow pacing
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 for thematic elements and some suggestive content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: science fiction, dramatic, romantic, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Starz Apple TV Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Morten Tyldum
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Original Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jennifer Lawrence** as *Aurora Lane*
- **Chris Pratt** as *Jim Preston*
- **Michael Sheen** as *Arthur*
- **Laurence Fishburne** as *Gus Mancuso*
- **Andy Garcia** as *Captain Norris*
- **Vince Foster** as *Executive Officer*
- **Kara Flowers** as *Communications Officer*
- **Conor Brophy** as *Crew Member*
- **Julee Cerda** as *Instructor (Hologram)*
- **Aurora Perrineau** as *Best Friend*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is categorized as drama, romance, and science fiction.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the United States on December 21, 2016.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime of the film is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

### Q: What is the film rated?
The film carries a PG-13 rating.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
A spacecraft malfunction causes two passengers to awaken 90 years before reaching their destination colony planet.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*