Dark Passage (1947)
Kernel Score: 81% · 344 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1947-09-05
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch Dark Passage
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A man convicted of murdering his wife escapes from prison and works with a woman to try and prove his innocence.
Dark Passage parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Dark Passage is a 1947 film-noir thriller about a man wrongly imprisoned for murder who escapes to clear his name.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a prison escape, a murder backstory, and film-noir crime tension typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Humphrey Bogart as Vincent Parry
- Lauren Bacall as Irene Jansen
- Bruce Bennett as Bob
- Agnes Moorehead as Madge Rapf
- Tom D'Andrea as Cabby (Sam)
- Clifton Young as Baker
- Douglas Kennedy as Detective Kennedy
- Rory Mallinson as George Fellsinger
- Houseley Stevenson as Dr. Walter Coley
- Mary Field as Aunt Mary at Bus Station (uncredited)
Dark Passage FAQ
Is Dark Passage good?
Dark Passage has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 344 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Dark Passage?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Dark Passage OK for kids?
Dark Passage is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Dark Passage is a 1947 film-noir thriller about a man wrongly imprisoned for murder who escapes to clear his name.
What movies are like Dark Passage?
If you liked Dark Passage, try Escape from Alcatraz, Vertigo, Brute Force and Fast Five.