Leave of Absence (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2017, Leave of Absence is a drama and adventure film directed by Moshe Rosenthal, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. After his daughters accidentally bleach his hair, before another stressful family dinner, Meir decides to escape. The middle-aged, suburban history teacher unexpectedly finds what he needed when a chance encounter with his former students plunges him into a night of pure rebellious energy.
Who’s in it. Leave of Absence stars Uri Klauzner as Meir, Yoav Rotman, Chen Hefetz and Ben Heine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Leave of Absence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Here TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leave of Absence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leave of Absence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leave of Absence (2017)?
- In US, Leave of Absence is available to stream on Here TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Leave of Absence worth watching?
- Leave of Absence holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leave of Absence?
- Leave of Absence stars Uri Klauzner, Yoav Rotman, Chen Hefetz, Ben Heine and Michal Bernstein.
- When was Leave of Absence released?
- Leave of Absence was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.