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Absence

202114mMovie

Andrew's mother disappears without a trace, leaving the differently-abled young man in his grandmother's care. Discovery of her sister's departure prompts an estranged aunt to rush back to the family home in an effort to institute order.

DirectorArshile Egoyan

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Cast · Directed by Arshile Egoyan

SMShauna MacDonald
Shauna MacDonald
Drea
DGDeborah Grover
Deborah Grover
Elaine
TN
Tara Nicodemo
Lauren
JC
Julian Cappelli
Andrew

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Absence — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Absence?

Absence isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Absence on Netflix?

No, Absence is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Absence on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Absence isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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Absence isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Absence?

Absence hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 2021. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.