The Absent (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2005, The Absent is a thriller film directed by Daniel Calparsoro, running about 91 minutes. “Your worst nightmare hides in the light.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julía and Samuel move to an isolated estate on the outskirts of Madrid with their children. It seems to be the perfect place but very soon they find out that the idyllic estate holds something else.
Who’s in it. The Absent stars Ariadna Gil as Julia, Jordi Mollà as Samuel, Nacho Pérez as Felix and Omar Muñoz as Luis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Absent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US 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 The Absent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Absent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Absent (2005)?
- In US, The Absent 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 The Absent worth watching?
- The Absent holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Absent?
- The Absent stars Ariadna Gil, Jordi Mollà, Nacho Pérez, Omar Muñoz and Mar Sodupe.
- When was The Absent released?
- The Absent was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.