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Absolution

2024Movie1 h 52 minR

Crime
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic514.7Rotten Tomatoes56%31%

A tense, slow-burning action movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Everyone pays in the end.

An aging ex-boxer gangster working as muscle for a Boston crime boss receives an upsetting diagnosis. Despite a faltering memory, he attempts to rectify the sins of his past and reconnect with his estranged children. He is determined to leave a positive legacy for his grandson, but the criminal underworld isn’t done with him and won’t loosen their grip willingly.

Feels like

  • Gritty Crime Drama
  • Redemption Story
  • Gangster Thriller
  • Aging Protagonist
  • Family Reckoning
  • Boston Underworld
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Character Study
  • Slow Burn Thriller

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Hans Petter Moland
Written by
Tony Gayton
Produced by
Roger Birnbaum, Michael Besman, Warren T. Goz
Music by
Kaspar Kaae

Everyone

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Facts

October 31, 2024 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
October 31, 2024
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Boarding School, Police Brutality, World of Jerkass +9

  • Boarding School
  • Police Brutality
  • World of Jerkass
  • Morton's Fork
  • Teacher's Pet
  • Beware the Quiet Ones
  • Blithe Spirit
  • The Dog Bites Back
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Four Eyes, Zero Soul
  • Asshole Victim
  • Black-and-Grey Morality

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Absolution

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Absolution?

HuluKanopyHoopla

In the United States, Absolution streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Absolution worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 51). Critics rate it higher (54 out of 100) than audiences (43).

Is Absolution plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Absolution a box office flop?

Budget$30 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.

What tropes does Absolution use?

Boarding SchoolPolice BrutalityWorld of JerkassMorton's ForkTeacher's PetBeware the Quiet OnesBlithe SpiritThe Dog Bites BackDisproportionate RetributionFour Eyes, Zero SoulAsshole VictimBlack-and-Grey Moralityand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Boarding School, Police Brutality, and World of Jerkass.