Absent Without Leave (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1993, Absent Without Leave is a drama, war and romance film directed by John Laing, running about 104 minutes. “A True Story of Love, Conscience and Duty” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1942 Wellington, Daisy Edwards, 16 and pregnant, relies totally on her just-wed husband, Ed, who is little older than she. Ed is suddenly drafted into the army and is to be sent overseas to battle while Daisy is sent to her father in Auckland. When Ed's leave is cancelled at the last minute he takes the dangerous decision to go absent without leave to be with Daisy on her journey home. As a deserter, Ed is hunted, captured and imprisoned. Life inside is bad enought without the worry of what is going on outside. The film is based upon a true story.
Who’s in it. Absent Without Leave stars Craig McLachlan as James Edwards, Katrina Hobbs as Daisy Edwards, Tony Barry as Peter and Judie Douglass as Ella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Absent Without Leave has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Absent Without Leave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Absent Without Leave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Absent Without Leave (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Absent Without Leave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Absent Without Leave worth watching?
- Absent Without Leave holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Absent Without Leave?
- Absent Without Leave stars Craig McLachlan, Katrina Hobbs, Tony Barry, Judie Douglass and Ken Blackburn.
- When was Absent Without Leave released?
- Absent Without Leave was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.