The Absent One (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2014, The Absent One is a thriller film directed by Mikkel Nørgaard, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Denmark, 2014. A former police officer asks Carl Mørck, head of Department Q, to find out who brutally killed his young twins in 1994. Although a local inhabitant confessed and was convicted of murder, Carl and his partner Assad soon realize that there is something in the case resolution that is terribly wrong.
Who’s in it. The Absent One stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Carl Mørck, Fares Fares as Hafez el-Assad, Pilou Asbæk as Ditlev Pram and David Dencik as Ulrik Dybbøl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Absent One has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Absent One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Absent One tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Absent One (2014)?
- In US, The Absent One is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Absent One worth watching?
- The Absent One holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Absent One?
- The Absent One stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Fares Fares, Pilou Asbæk, David Dencik and Danica Ćurčić.
- When was The Absent One released?
- The Absent One was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.