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Absent Without Leave

1993Movie1 h 44 min

DramaRomance
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

In 1942 Wellington, Daisy Edwards, 16 and pregnant, relies totally on her just-wed husband, Ed, who is little older than she.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
John Laing
Written by
Graeme Tetley, James Edwards
Produced by
Robin Laing
Music by
Don McGlashan

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Facts

February 20, 1993 · 1 h 44 min · Violence

Released
February 20, 1993
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Romance, Drama, War
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Absent Without Leave worth watching?"

Questions about Absent Without Leave

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Absent Without Leave worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Absent Without Leave okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Absent Without Leave good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Absent Without Leave plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.