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Absolution

2015·Movie
1h 33min
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
IMDb6.3

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

When the truth finally dawns, will it be too late to forgive?

Kiia and Lauri, speeding toward the hospital overnight. Kiia in pain, holding the wheel with one hand and another in his stomach - the birth has started ahead of schedule. Surprisingly, the vehicle collides with something. Kiia fright and brakes, the car swerves before coming to a stop. Lauri rises to the car to check the situation and says he did not see anything. Kiia give birth to a healthy child in the hospital and befriends Hannah with. Hanna's husband has been in the same region hit by a car and drove onto the driver fled from the scene.
Psychological ThrillerCrime DramaFamily SecretsHit and RunMoral DilemmaGuiltRevengeFinnish Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Riikka Laakkonen, Petri Kotwica, Johanna Tarvainen
Written by:
Johanna Hartikainen, Petri Kotwica
Produced by:
Minna Virtanen, Jackie Larkin, Saara Kankaanpää
Composed by:
Kirka Sainio, Kirka Sainio, Kirka Sainio

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Absolution

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Where can I stream Absolution legally?

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Absolution is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Absolution worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Absolution rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Absolution?

1 h 33 min

Absolution runs 1 h 33 min.

Was Absolution a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$148,205

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $148,205 worldwide, 7% of its budget.

What language is Absolution in?

Finnish

It was made in Finnish. Produced in Finland, Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch Absolution?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Absolution in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Absolution use?

Driven to MadnessDisproportionate RetributionWorld of JerkassAsshole VictimBlithe SpiritHollywood AtheistEvil CrippleBlack-and-Grey MoralityThe Un-FavoriteChekhov's SkillFour Eyes, Zero SoulThe Friend Nobody Likesand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Absolution, including Driven to Madness, Disproportionate Retribution, World of Jerkass.