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Absolution (1978)

Movie95minsRated M

IMDb6.5/ 10CTV score6.5/ 10

Where to watch Absolution in Australia

Absolution is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription).

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Availability checked 5 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About Absolution

At a Catholic boys' school, domineering disciplinarian Father Goddard rules over his pupils with an iron hand. When one of his teenage charges confesses to murder, the dogmatic but deeply repressed Goddard finds his faith challenged and his life spiralling dangerously out of control.

Year
1978
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime
95mins
Rated
M
Director
Anthony Page
Top cast
Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, David Bradley, Billy Connolly, Andrew Keir

Absolution release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Absolution

  • Richard Burtonas Father Goddard
  • Dominic Guardas Benjamin 'Benjie' Stanfield
  • David Bradleyas Arthur Dyson
  • Billy Connollyas Blakey
  • Andrew Keiras Headmaster
  • Willoughby Grayas Brigadier Walsh
  • Preston Lockwoodas Father Hibbert
  • James Ottawayas Father Matthews
  • Brook Williamsas Father Clarence
  • Robin Soansas Father Henryson
  • Trevor Martinas Mr. Gladstone
  • Sharon Duceas Louella
  • Brian Gloveras the first policeman
  • Dan Meadenas the second policeman
  • Hilary Masonas Miss Froggatt
Director
Anthony Page
Writer
Anthony Shaffer
Producer
Elliott Kastner, Danny O'Donovan
Original Music Composer
Stanley Myers
Director of Photography
John Coquillon

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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