Is Passenger 57 appropriate for children?

# Passenger 57 - Parent Guide This R-rated action thriller features strong violence and language throughout, making it unsuitable for children. The film contains frequent gunfire, explosions, and intense fight scenes, plus moderate sexual content and some frightening moments. It's best reserved for mature teens and adults who enjoy high-octane action films.

What age is Passenger 57 suitable for?

Our verdict for Passenger 57 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Passenger 57 safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1992

Rating

Genre

Action, Adventure, Thriller

Synopsis

Airline security specialist John Cutter, finally returning to the job after his wife's death, finds himself stuck on a flight being hijacked by notorious terrorist Charles Rane. Unfortunately for the terrorists, they're also stuck with him.

Cast

Wesley Snipes

John Cutter

Bruce Payne

Charles Rane

Tom Sizemore

Sly Delvecchio

Alex Datcher

Marti Slayton

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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