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The Passerby (1982) runs 1 h 50 min and averages 6.2 from 43 TMDB members. Max Baumstein is a reputable businessman who founded an international organization fighting against violations of human rights. Why would he commit an act that apparently negates the principles he has striven for so long to uphold? As he is tried for first-degree murder for killing a Paraguayan ambassador in cold blood, he reveals a secret about himself that he kept hidden from his wife Lina. His act is the…

Runtime
1 h 50 min — ends 9:50 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Drama
Released
April 14, 1982
TMDB rating
6.2 / 10 from 43 votes
Director
Jacques Rouffio
Starring
Romy Schneider, Michel Piccoli, Helmut Griem, Dominique Labourier
Language
French
Original title
La Passante du Sans-Souci
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is The Passerby?
The Passerby is 1 h 50 min long (110 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Passerby rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for The Passerby.
Is The Passerby a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Passerby?
As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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