Absent (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2020, Absent is a drama film directed by Libby Burke Wilde, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. Unable to afford proper menstrual products, Chloe is constantly faced with anxiety and humiliation; this is not the first time this has happened and it won’t be the last. 'Absent' is based on multiple true stories and made in association with Freedom4girls. It aims to raise awareness around period poverty in the UK.
Who’s in it. Absent stars Imogen King as Chloe, Lucy Thackeray as Mum and Kaine Zajaz as Josh.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Absent sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Absent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Absent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Absent (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Absent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Absent worth watching?
- Absent holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Absent?
- Absent stars Imogen King, Lucy Thackeray and Kaine Zajaz.
- When was Absent released?
- Absent was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.