Absolution (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1997, Absolution is a fantasy and science fiction film directed by David DeCoteau, running about 95 minutes. “The future of the Earth relies on a chosen few.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Decades after a meteorite destroys much of life on Earth, young survivor Ryan Murphy travels to a military base as a new recruit. However, Murphy is really an agent investigating strange occurrences at the base, which is ruled by the unforgiving Sgt. Bradley. As Murphy trains with his fellow recruits and secretly looks into the disappearance of a friend, he uncovers a shocking secret that may change the fate of humankind.
Who’s in it. Absolution stars Mario López as Ryan Murphy, Jaime Pressly as Allison Wade, Richard Grieco as Sergeant Bradley and Greg Serano as Hubbard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, Absolution has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Absolution (1997)?
- In GB, Absolution is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Absolution?
- Absolution stars Mario López, Jaime Pressly, Richard Grieco, Greg Serano and Nick Spano.