Absolution (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1978, Absolution is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Anthony Page, running about 95 minutes. “One man, two boys... one deadly game.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At a Catholic boys' school, domineering disciplinarian Father Goddard rules over his pupils with an iron hand. When one of his teenage charges confesses to murder, the dogmatic but deeply repressed Goddard finds his faith challenged and his life spiralling dangerously out of control.
Who’s in it. Absolution stars Richard Burton as Father Goddard, Dominic Guard as Benjamin 'Benjie' Stanfield, David Bradley as Arthur Dyson and Billy Connolly as Blakey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Absolution has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Absolution page.
If you liked it. Fans of Absolution tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Absolution (1978)?
- In US, Absolution is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Absolution worth watching?
- Absolution holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Absolution?
- Absolution stars Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, David Bradley, Billy Connolly and Andrew Keir.
- When was Absolution released?
- Absolution was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.