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Passion Play (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Passion Play is a 2011 drama thriller directed by Mitch Glazer, starring Mickey Rourke, Megan Fox and Bill Murray. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $25,603 worldwide. Critics gave it 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

IMDb rating
4.5/10
worldwide gross
$25.6K
Metascore
22
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Passion Play (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Mitch Glazer
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Passion Play About?

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

A former jazz musician finds himself coerced into transporting a peculiar carnival exhibit for a dangerous gangster. He soon becomes entangled in a perilous chase, desperately trying to outwit a relentless killer. As he struggles to survive, the possibility of redemption becomes intertwined with a gritty story of love and survival in a world of danger.

Passion Play Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • angel
  • woman wears a thong
  • woman wears black lingerie
  • image entertainment
  • supernatural fantasy
  • dark romance
  • gangster
  • wings
  • breasts
  • display case
  • tattooed breast
  • tattooed woman
+7 more
  • winged woman
  • fan dancer
  • knife held to throat
  • shot multiple times
  • playing trumpet
  • carnival
  • musician
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Cast & crew

Passion Play Cast

Mickey Rourke leads the cast, with Megan Fox and Bill Murray. Directed by Mitch Glazer.

Ratings

Passion Play Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Passion Play 22 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10.

Plot

Passion Play Plot Summary

What happens in Passion Play from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Nate, portrayed by Mickey Rourke, is a struggling jazz musician battling his personal demons as a recovering heroin addict. Following a night of performance, he finds himself in a perilous situation; after being mugged and bound, he awakens inside a vehicle that is taking him out into the desolate desert. Just as he is about to meet his end at the hands of his assailant, he is unexpectedly saved when a group of Indians intervenes, shooting his captor and leaving Nate unharmed.

Full summary

The whole story of Passion Play, scene by scene

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Box office

Passion Play Box Office

Passion Play grossed $25,603 worldwide. $3,669 came from the US and Canada and $21,934 (86%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$25.6K

US & Canada
$3.7K
International
$21.9K
US & Canada 14% Rest of the world 86%
Videos

Passion Play Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Passion Play.

'Passion Play' Trailer HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Passion Play?

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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Cars

Cars in Passion Play

14 cars on screen, including the 1975 Buick LeSabre Custom and the 1973 Ford F-Series.

All 14 cars
  • 1975 Buick LeSabre Custom in Passion Play 1975 Buick LeSabre Custom Important role
  • 1973 Ford F-Series in Passion Play 1973 Ford F-Series Important role
  • 1988 Cadillac Brougham in Passion Play 1988 Cadillac Brougham Minor role
  • 1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van in Passion Play 1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role
Details

Passion Play Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Végjáték” and “O Anjo do Desejo”.

Also known as
  • Végjáték
  • O Anjo do Desejo
  • Игры страсти
  • İhtiras Oyunu
  • Krev na křídlech
  • 受难记
  • Gra namiętności
  • משחק התשוקה
  • Игра на страстта
  • Ο Άγγελος του Πάθους
  • 원초적본능 2015
  • Ігри пристрасті
+2 more
  • นางฟ้า ซาตาน หัวใจรักสยบโลก
  • 激情遊戲

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FAQ

Passion Play FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Passion Play?

Passion Play runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Passion Play released?

Passion Play was released on May 6, 2011.

Who directed Passion Play?

Passion Play was directed by Mitch Glazer.

More films by Mitch Glazer

Who is in the cast of Passion Play?

Passion Play stars Mickey Rourke, Megan Fox and Bill Murray.

How much did Passion Play make at the box office?

Passion Play grossed $25,603 worldwide ($3,669 domestic, $21,934 international).

How is Passion Play rated?

Passion Play has 4.5/10 on IMDb, 22 on Metacritic, 48% on TMDB and 2.0/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Passion Play have a post-credit scene?

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

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