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Passion (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Passion is a 2013 drama thriller directed by Brian De Palma, starring Noomi Rapace, Rachel McAdams and Paul Anderson. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $713,616 worldwide. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Stream it on Artiflix and History Vault, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
worldwide gross
$713.6K
Metascore
54
Passion (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Brian De Palma
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller , Crime
Original language
Swedish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Passion About?

The premise of Passion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Within the competitive world of advertising, a powerful and controlling executive finds her position threatened by a young, ambitious newcomer. Their rivalry escalates into a dangerous power struggle, marked by manipulation and deception. As the competition intensifies, a shocking incident reveals the ruthless lengths to which both women will go to achieve their ambitions and maintain their place at the top.

Passion Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • framed for murder
  • sex toy
  • sex tape
  • sex scene
  • sex in bed
  • erotic thriller
  • nudity
  • forced kiss
  • erotica
  • female nudity
  • murderess
  • germany
+38 more
  • sexual obsession
  • blonde
  • dildo
  • wearing a blindfold during sex
  • wearing a mask during sex
  • overdose of sleeping pills
  • drunken man
  • forced laugh
  • sex video
  • strap on dildo
  • having sex while wearing a mask
  • seduction
  • peugeot 208
  • crying woman
  • woman murders a woman
  • woman strangles a woman
  • written by director
  • remake
  • boardroom
  • stockings
  • commercial
  • catwalk
  • advertising campaign
  • limousine
  • lipstick
  • applying lipstick
  • cell phone
  • telephone call
  • advertising agency
  • fashion industry
  • party
  • laptop computer
  • webcam
  • internet chat
  • rivalry
  • taking credit for another's work
  • secretary
  • camera footage
Where to watch

Where to Watch Passion

Stream it on Artiflix and History Vault, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Passion Cast

Noomi Rapace leads the cast, with Rachel McAdams and Paul Anderson. Directed by Brian De Palma; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Passion

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Ratings

Passion Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Passion 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Plot

Passion Plot Summary

What happens in Passion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Christine, an American advertising executive in Germany, teams up with her protégé Isabelle on an ad campaign for a new smartphone. Isabelle, who is secretly having an affair with Christine’s boyfriend Dirk, comes up with a clever marketing idea that earns widespread praise. When Christine claims the concept as her own, Isabelle feels betrayed, but she softens the moment by hearing about Christine’s past: the story of how her twin sister died.

Full summary

The whole story of Passion, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Passion Box Office

Passion grossed $713,616 worldwide. $92,181 came from the US and Canada and $621,435 (87%) from the rest of the world.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$713.6K

US & Canada
$92.2K
International
$621.4K
US & Canada 13% Rest of the world 87%
Videos

Passion Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.

Festival Trailer
  • Trailer Official US Trailer
  • Featurette Summer Talks: Brian De Palma on "Passion"
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Passion?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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  10. Question 10: not answered

What is Christine’s profession in the film?

Cars

Cars in Passion

11 cars on screen, including the 2011 Audi A7 Sportback C7 and the 2012 Peugeot 208.

All 11 cars
  • 2011 Audi A7 Sportback C7 in Passion 2011 Audi A7 Sportback C7 Important role
  • 2012 Peugeot 208 in Passion 2012 Peugeot 208 Important role
  • 1968 Austin FX4 in Passion 1968 Austin FX4 Minor role
  • 2009 BMW 7 F02 in Passion 2009 BMW 7 F02 Minor role
Details

Passion Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “Gyilkos vágyak” and “Tshouka”.

Also known as
  • Gyilkos vágyak
  • Tshouka
  • Nuodeminga aistra
  • Namietnosc
  • Paixão
  • Strast
  • Öldüren Tutku
  • Passion - Geld
  • Macht
  • Verführung
  • 패션
  • 위험한 열정
+15 more
  • Стрaсть
  • Pasión: La Ley de Amor
  • Pasión: Un Asesinato Perfecto
  • Grēcīgā kaislība
  • Страсть
  • Namiętność
  • תשוקה
  • Vášeň
  • Pasiune
  • 激情
  • Страст, ვნება
  • 挑情殺局
  • Пристрасть
  • パッション
  • พิศวาสรักลวงแค้น

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FAQ

Passion FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Passion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Passion?

Passion runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Passion released?

Passion was released on August 30, 2013.

Who directed Passion?

Passion was directed by Brian De Palma.

More films by Brian De Palma

Who is in the cast of Passion?

Passion stars Noomi Rapace, Rachel McAdams and Paul Anderson, among 5 credited actors.

Where can I watch Passion?

In the US, Passion is streaming on Artiflix, History Vault and MovieSphere+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Passion make at the box office?

Passion grossed $713,616 worldwide ($92,181 domestic, $621,435 international).

How is Passion rated?

Passion has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 54 on Metacritic, 52% on TMDB and 2.9/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Passion have a post-credit scene?

No. Passion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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