The Passenger (2026)
No way out. No way back.
Hassan, a Somali-American airport shuttle driver in Minneapolis, is struggling to make ends meet. When Lloyd, a stranded twenty-something at the airport, offers to pay Hassan to take him overland to Chicago, it seems worth the risk. But as the realization grows that his passenger is not what he seems, Hassan finds himself trapped in a terrifying ride that he can’t escape, knowing that saving himself might put countless others in danger.
Director: Vadim Perelman
Writers: Bennett Fisher
Stars: Djimon Hounsou, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Leigh-Ann Rose, Carolina Campos
The Passenger is a 2026 American Thriller film directed by Vadim Perelman, starring Djimon Hounsou, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Leigh-Ann Rose, Carolina Campos. It runs 1h 33m and is rated NR. The film holds a 5.7/10 rating from 60 votes on TMDB.
Cast
Djimon Hounsou
Hassan
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Lloyd
Leigh-Ann Rose
Fatima
Carolina Campos
Grace
Tegan Couchman
Ahmed
Adrian McLean
Cafe Owner
Sarah Constible
Delivery Woman
Teddy Parker
Gas Station Clerk
Chris Sigurdson
Dairy Farmer
Alexandra Chubaty Boychuk
Young Woman
Sean Seidel
Park Ranger
David MacInnis
Police Officer
Details
| Release Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States, Canada |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | The Zealot |
| Runtime | 1h 33m |
| Rating | NR (US) |
| Production | Van Evera, Dark Castle Entertainment, Amasia Entertainment |
| IMDb ID | tt32298956 |
| TMDB ID | 1285959 |
