Claire Summers (played by Anne Hathaway) is a protagonist in Passengers.
A psychotherapist who counsels survivors of a plane crash. Initially skeptical of their conspiracy theories, she gradually forms a romantic bond with patient Eric and ultimately discovers that she and the others are deceased spirits guiding each other to the afterlife. Eric (played by Patrick Wilson) is a protagonist in Passengers.
A plane crash survivor and one of Claire's patients. Exhibits unusual euphoria and personal knowledge about Claire. He is actually a deceased passenger who returned to help Claire and the others accept their deaths and cross over to the afterlife. Perry (played by Andre Braugher) appears in Passengers.
Claire's supervisor at the counseling center. Skeptical of her obsession with the airline conspiracy theory. Later revealed to be Claire's deceased teacher, sent to help her process her death and move on. Toni (played by Dianne Wiest) appears in Passengers.
Claire's kindly neighbor. Encourages Claire to pursue her relationship with Eric and take chances in life. Revealed to be Claire's deceased aunt, part of the afterlife assistance network helping her accept death. Janice (played by Chelah Horsdal) appears in Passengers.
Arkin (played by David Morse) appears in Passengers.
An airline official who initially appears to be covering up the crash. Claire suspects him of orchestrating the tragedy. He is actually a deceased pilot (listed as pilot in the ledger) helping the survivors navigate their afterlife journey. Emma (played by Stacy Grant) appears in Passengers.
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Characters
Claire Summers
(played by Anne Hathaway) — protagonist
A psychotherapist who counsels survivors of a plane crash. Initially skeptical of their conspiracy theories, she gradually forms a romantic bond with patient Eric and ultimately discovers that she and...
Eric
(played by Patrick Wilson) — protagonist
A plane crash survivor and one of Claire's patients. Exhibits unusual euphoria and personal knowledge about Claire. He is actually a deceased passenger who returned to help Claire and the others accep...
Perry
(played by Andre Braugher) — supporting
Claire's supervisor at the counseling center. Skeptical of her obsession with the airline conspiracy theory. Later revealed to be Claire's deceased teacher, sent to help her process her death and move...
Toni
(played by Dianne Wiest) — supporting
Claire's kindly neighbor. Encourages Claire to pursue her relationship with Eric and take chances in life. Revealed to be Claire's deceased aunt, part of the afterlife assistance network helping her a...
Janice
(played by Chelah Horsdal) — supporting
Arkin
(played by David Morse) — supporting
An airline official who initially appears to be covering up the crash. Claire suspects him of orchestrating the tragedy. He is actually a deceased pilot (listed as pilot in the ledger) helping the sur...
Emma
(played by Stacy Grant) — minor
Key Relationships
Eric → Toni
(Alliance Co-Conspirators)
Claire Summers → Janice
(Professional Therapist And Patient)
Claire Summers → Arkin
(Conflict Suspect And Accuser)
Claire Summers → Perry
(Professional Supervisor And Employee)
Claire Summers → Toni
(Family Aunt And Niece)
Claire Summers → Emma
(Family Sisters)
Claire Summers → Eric
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A psychotherapist and crash survivors navigate grief, deception, and acceptance to cross into the afterlife.
