1981 · movie · PG · 1h 56m
Absence of Malice
In America can a man be guilty until proven innocent?
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No. Absence of Malice (1981) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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Megan Carter is a reporter duped into running an untrue story on Michael Gallagher, a suspected racketeer. He has an alibi for the time his crime was allegedly committed, but it involves an innocent party. When he tells Carter the truth and the newspaper runs it, tragedy follows, forcing Carter to face up to the responsibilities of her job when she is confronted by Gallagher.
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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 6.6/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 22 | none |
Absence of Malice: common questions
Is Absence of Malice on Netflix?
No. Absence of Malice (1981) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch Absence of Malice?
Absence of Malice (1981) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is Absence of Malice worth watching?
It scores 67.7/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Absence of Malice?
Absence of Malice runs 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What is Absence of Malice rated?
Absence of Malice is rated PG in the US.
Who is in Absence of Malice?
Absence of Malice stars Sally Field, Paul Newman, Bob Balaban, Melinda Dillon.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.