Best on Netflix: Passing Watch and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to Passing, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Passing (2021) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Nothing is black and white.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Tessa Thompson as Irene Redfield; Ruth Negga as Clare Kendry; André Holland as Brian Redfield; Alexander Skarsgård as John Bellew; Bill Camp as Hugh Wentworth; Gbenga Akinnagbe as Dave; Antoinette Crowe-Legacy as Felise; Justus Davis Graham as Ted
About Passing
In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white.
More like Passing
- Ragtime
- The Namesake
- Cradle Will Rock
- Killer's Kiss
- Night and the City
- Gigi & Nate
- Hammett
- The Best of Enemies
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Passing?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Passing?
Tessa Thompson as Irene Redfield; Ruth Negga as Clare Kendry; André Holland as Brian Redfield; Alexander Skarsgård as John Bellew; Bill Camp as Hugh Wentworth; Gbenga Akinnagbe as Dave; Antoinette Crowe-Legacy as Felise; Justus Davis Graham as Ted
Is this Passing guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



