La ausente (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1952, La ausente is a notable film directed by Julio Bracho, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. The English-language title of the Mexican La Ausente is The Absentee. The title is explained within the context of the story, though one has to be patient. Essentially, this is the story of one man's guilt: the wealthy man (Arturo Cordoba) has convinced himself that he has killed his wife, a fact that has a devastating effect on all that follows. Several plot convolutions come and go before the truth is out -- not to mention the truth behind the truth. More than one reviewer noted the resemblances between La Ausente and the much-earlier Hitchcock film Rebecca; also noted was the later film's choppy continuity, the result of one too much censorial edit.
Who’s in it. La ausente stars Arturo de Córdova as Jorge de la Cueva, Rosita Quintana as Mónica Sandoval, Andrea Palma as Cecilia and Ramón Gay as Jaime, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, La ausente has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La ausente page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La ausente (1952)?
- In US, La ausente is available to stream on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La ausente worth watching?
- La ausente holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La ausente?
- La ausente stars Arturo de Córdova, Rosita Quintana, Andrea Palma, Ramón Gay and Mimí Derba.
- When was La ausente released?
- La ausente was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.