The Passenger (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

22%

The Passenger2023

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What We Think

Surprisingly non-woke for a recent release, The Passenger is more concerned with psychological horror than pushing an agenda. Characters drive the story, not ideology, a rarity these days. A breath of fresh air for those tired of the Hollywood routine.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The Passenger (2023) largely centers on psychological horror and character-driven tension, with little focus on identity-based messaging. Character arcs and motivations feel grounded rather than ideologically charged, avoiding the typical pitfalls of forced representation or hyper-flawless protagonists.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

This film doesn’t actively undermine traditional values. Its horror elements are more existential and psychological rather than taking aim at religion, family, or masculinity. There’s no heavy-handed subversion or rewriting of cultural touchstones.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative viewpoints aren’t villainized or mocked, they’re barely present at all. The film’s drama is personal and internal, not an ideological food fight. It steers clear of shoving a uniform modern worldview into every corner of the script.

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