Absentia
“There are fates worse than death.”
Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the pressure mounts to finally declare him 'dead in absentia'. Tricia is reluctant, always holding out hope, but Callie is practical and wants her to move on. As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house.
Where to watch Absentia in United States
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Where is Absentia streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Popcorntimes | — |
| Spain | Dizi Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Absentia
Absentia is a 2011 English-language horror and mystery film directed by Mike Flanagan. The cast is led by Katie Parker, Courtney Bell, Morgan Peter Brown. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Absentia was produced by FallBack Plan Productions and Blue Dot Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 3, 2011, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mike Flanagan
- Writers
- Mike Flanagan
- Release date
- March 3, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- FallBack Plan Productions, Blue Dot Pictures
Absentia cast & crew
Absentia was directed by Mike Flanagan and written by Mike Flanagan.
The cast features Katie Parker as Callie, Courtney Bell as Tricia, Morgan Peter Brown as Daniel, Dave Levine as Det. Mallory, Justin Gordon as Det. Lonergan, and Doug Jones as Walter Lambert.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ryan David Leack, cinematography is by Rustin Cerveny, and it was produced by Kevin Kale and Morgan Peter Brown.
Is Absentia worth watching?
Absentia holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 389 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and mystery, Absentia is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Absentia
Absentia isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Amazon Video.
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Cast of Absentia
Katie Parker
Callie
Courtney Bell
Tricia
Morgan Peter Brown
Daniel
Dave Levine
Det. Mallory
Justin Gordon
Det. Lonergan
Doug Jones
Walter Lambert
Connie Ventress
Ruth
Ian Gregory
Mitch
Erin Cipolletti
Uniformed Officer
Damon Pfaff
Uniformed Officer
Peter Wylie
Uniformed Officer
Brandon Valley Jones
Uniformed Officer
Absentia — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Absentia in United States?
Absentia is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Absentia in?
Absentia is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Absentia?
Absentia runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Absentia rated?
Absentia is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 389 ratings.
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