Absolon

2003·Movie
1h 36min
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–22%

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Absolon fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Mystery, the mind, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In the near future, a virus has infected everyone on the planet, and Absolon is a drug that everyone must take to stay alive. One corporation controls the drug. Murchison is the leader of this firm. A scientist who was researching the virus is found murdered, and Norman Scott is the policeman who investigates the crime.
Dystopian FutureConspiracy ThrillerPharmaceutical ControlVirus OutbreakMoral CorruptionTechnological DystopiaMystery InvestigationPsychological TensionBleak

Crew

Directed by:
David DeBartolomé
Written by:
Brad Mirman
Produced by:
Donald Paul Pemrick, Richard Rionda Del Castro, Dean E. Fronk
Composed by:
Gary Koftinoff

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Absolon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Absolon legally?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

Absolon 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 Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Absolon worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 4.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Absolon rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Absolon?

1 h 36 min

Absolon runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Absolon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Absolon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Absolon in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Absolon use?

Precision F-StrikePaper-Thin DisguiseMegaCorpGovernment Drug EnforcementDesignated Girl FightSexy Discretion ShotLook on My Works, Ye Mighty, and DespairImprobable Aiming SkillsOne World OrderRight Man in the Wrong PlaceApocalypse HowShadow Dictatorand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Absolon, including Precision F-Strike, Paper-Thin Disguise, MegaCorp.

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