Absentia

2011·Movie
1h 31min·R
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes87%49%

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Absentia fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Supernatural HorrorOminous MysteryPsychological ThrillerMissing PersonFamily TraumaSlow-Burn TensionCreepy TunnelsEerie Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Mike Flanagan, Drew Shirley, Gaby Chavez
Written by:
Mike Flanagan
Produced by:
Mike Flanagan, Joe Hollow, Morgan Peter Brown
Composed by:
Ryan David Leack, Richard Ragon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Absentia

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Where can I stream Absentia legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

Absentia 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 Hoopla, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Absentia worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Absentia rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Absentia?

1 h 31 min

Absentia runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Absentia?

Critics87
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate Absentia higher (87) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Absentia in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Absentia?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Absentia in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Absentia use?

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TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Absentia, including Exact Words, Would Hurt a Child, And I Must Scream.

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