Maddened by His Absence (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2012, Maddened by His Absence is a drama film directed by Sandrine Bonnaire, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. After ten years, Jacques comes back to France to handle his father’s succession. He had left France to live in the USA to escape a painful past he shared with Mado, his former wife, who in the meantime built a new life with Stéphane and their 7 year old son, Paul. Upon his return, Jacques and Mado meet again; he asks to meet her son Paul; Mado hesitates, then accepts but hides it from her husband. Soon, Paul and Jacques get close and they start to see each other secretly.
Who’s in it. Maddened by His Absence stars William Hurt as Jacques, Alexandra Lamy as Mado, Augustin Legrand as Stéphane and Jalil Mehenni as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Maddened by His Absence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maddened by His Absence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maddened by His Absence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Maddened by His Absence (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maddened by His Absence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maddened by His Absence worth watching?
- Maddened by His Absence holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maddened by His Absence?
- Maddened by His Absence stars William Hurt, Alexandra Lamy, Augustin Legrand, Jalil Mehenni and Matteo Trevisan.
- When was Maddened by His Absence released?
- Maddened by His Absence was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.