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Absolute Strangers

19911h 36mNRMovieDramaTV Movie

A husband tries to keep his comatose wife alive by allowing doctors to terminate her pregnancy. Hearing about this, anti-abortion protesters start a legal campaign to gain legal custody of the fetus.

DirectorGilbert Cates
WriterRobert Anderson
ProducersGilbert Cates·Dennis E. Doty

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Cast · Directed by Gilbert Cates

HWHenry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Marty Klein
PDPatty Duke
Patty Duke
Judge Ray
RKRichard Kiley
Richard Kiley
Dr. RJ Cannon
ALAudra Lindley
Audra Lindley
Anne Zusselman
KMKarl Malden
Karl Malden
Fred Zusselman
JHJennifer Hetrick
Jennifer Hetrick
Nancy Klein
JAJayne Atkinson
Jayne Atkinson
Eleonor Barcroft
DBDoris Belack
Doris Belack
Fran
VB
Vasili Bogazianos
Dr. Sears
RFRon Frazier
Ron Frazier
Davis
SG
Steven Gilborn
Dr. Dalton
TJTony Jay
Tony Jay
Weisfeld

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Absolute Strangers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Absolute Strangers?

Absolute Strangers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Absolute Strangers on Netflix?

No, Absolute Strangers is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

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Yes — Absolute Strangers is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Absolute Strangers for free?

Absolute Strangers is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.