Absolution

2015Movie1 h 31 minR

43
WeakGoodWatch score

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Revenge has its own set of rules

When a contract killer (Steven Seagal) encounters a girl on the run from a dangerous mob boss (Vinnie Jones) with powerful political ties, running a human trafficking operation, he is torn between protecting the girl, and remaining loyal to the government agency that hired him.

Feels like

  • Action Thriller
  • Contract Killer
  • Human Trafficking
  • Political Corruption
  • Redemption
  • Steven Seagal
  • Vinnie Jones
  • Brutal Violence

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Keoni Waxman

Everyone

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Facts

May 4, 2015 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
May 4, 2015
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Adventure, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, Italian
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Meaningful Name, Teacher's Pet, Police Brutality +9

  • Meaningful Name
  • Teacher's Pet
  • Police Brutality
  • World of Jerkass
  • The Un-Favorite
  • Chromosome Casting
  • Boarding School
  • Evil Cripple
  • Asshole Victim
  • Beware the Quiet Ones
  • The Dog Bites Back
  • Disproportionate Retribution

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Absolution?"

Questions about Absolution

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Where can I stream Absolution?

In the United States, Absolution streams on Prime, MGM+, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Absolution worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 4.4).

What tropes does Absolution use?

Meaningful NameTeacher's PetPolice BrutalityWorld of JerkassThe Un-FavoriteChromosome CastingBoarding SchoolEvil CrippleAsshole VictimBeware the Quiet OnesThe Dog Bites BackDisproportionate Retributionand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Meaningful Name, Teacher's Pet, and Police Brutality.