Absentia (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Absentia is a 2011 mystery horror film directed by Mike Flanagan, starring Courtney Bell as Tricia, Katie Parker and Morgan Peter Brown. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $8,555 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Mike Flanagan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- FallBack Plan Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Absentia About?
The premise of Absentia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fates worse than death loom for Tricia, whose husband vanished seven years ago. When her practical younger sister Callie moves in, the pressure to declare him dead in absentia intensifies. Tricia clings to hope while Callie urges her to move forward. While sorting through the remnants of her shattered life, Callie becomes fascinated by a dark, foreboding tunnel near the house.
Absentia Cast & Characters
Courtney Bell leads the cast as Tricia, with Katie Parker as Callie and Morgan Peter Brown as Daniel. Directed by Mike Flanagan; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mike Flanagan
- Courtney Bell as Tricia
- Katie Parker as Callie
- Morgan Peter Brown as Daniel
- Scott Graham as Dr. Elliott
Also Starring in Absentia
· 11 more- Doug Jones Walter Lambert
- Dave Levine Det. Mallory
- Justin Gordon Det. Lonergan
- Connie Ventress Ruth
- Brandon Valley Jones Uniformed Officer
- Ian Gregory Mitch
- Peter Wylie Uniformed Officer
- Erin Cipolletti Uniformed Officer
- Damon Pfaff Uniformed Officer
- Elisabeth Adwin Lawyer
- Mark Dumonski Dr. Carpenter
More from Mike Flanagan
More films directed by Mike Flanagan, best-rated first: Before I Wake, Gerald's Game, The Life of Chuck and Doctor Sleep.
Absentia Plot Summary
What happens in Absentia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tricia, Courtney Bell, a pregnant woman who has lived alone in a Glendale neighborhood for seven years, begins to confront the possibility that her missing husband Daniel, Morgan Peter Brown, may never return. As she contemplates declaring him dead in absentia, her younger sister Callie, Katie Parker, a former addict, arrives with a copy of The Three Billy Goats Gruff, a children’s book whose simple fairy-tale logic quietly shadows the film and hints at a bridge guarded by an unseen, malevolent force. The two women team up to secure Daniel’s death certificate and help Tricia find a new place to live, all while the more immediate task of surviving their increasingly tense days in their aging neighborhood weighs on them.
Full summary
The whole story of Absentia, scene by scene
Absentia Box Office
Absentia grossed $8,555 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.6K
- International
- $8.6K
Absentia Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Absentia.
How Well Do You Know Absentia?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the pregnant woman who is the film's main protagonist?
Cars in Absentia
24 cars on screen, including the 2006 Dodge Charger and the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2006 Dodge Charger Minor role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1990 Acura Legend Background role -
2010 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Background role
Absentia Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Отсутствие” and “缺席”.
- Also known as
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- Отсутствие
- 缺席
- Alagút
- Nepřítomnost
- אבסנטיה
- 永久失踪
- 앱센시아
- Razglašen za mrtvega
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Absentia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Absentia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Absentia?
Absentia runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Absentia released?
Absentia was released on March 3, 2011.
Who directed Absentia?
Absentia was directed by Mike Flanagan.
More films by Mike Flanagan Who is in the cast of Absentia?
Absentia stars Courtney Bell as Tricia, Katie Parker as Callie and Morgan Peter Brown as Daniel, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Absentia make at the box office?
Absentia grossed $8,555 worldwide.
Does Absentia have a post-credit scene?
No. Absentia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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