Absolution (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2015, Absolution is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Keoni Waxman, running about 95 minutes. “Revenge has its own set of rules” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a contract killer (Steven Seagal) encounters a girl on the run from a dangerous mob boss (Vinnie Jones) with powerful political ties, running a human trafficking operation, he is torn between protecting the girl, and remaining loyal to the government agency that hired him.
Who’s in it. Absolution stars Steven Seagal as John Alexander, Byron Mann as Chi, Josh Barnett as Colt and Adina Stetcu as Nadia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Absolution has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Absolution (2015)?
- In US, Absolution is available to stream on Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Absolution worth watching?
- Absolution holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Absolution?
- Absolution stars Steven Seagal, Byron Mann, Josh Barnett, Adina Stetcu and Massimo Dobrovic.
- When was Absolution released?
- Absolution was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.