The Absent One
2014, Danish. Directed by Mikkel Nørgaard.
Denmark, 2014. A former police officer asks Carl Mørck, head of Department Q, to find out who brutally killed his young twins in 1994. Although a local inhabitant confessed and was convicted of murder, Carl and his partner Assad soon realize that there is something in the case resolution that is terribly wrong.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
- NR
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The Absent One is streaming on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in India.
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Department Q: watch order
Cast & crew
- Mikkel NørgaardDirector
- Nikolaj Lie KaasCarl Mørck
- Fares FaresHafez el-Assad
- Pilou AsbækDitlev Pram
- David DencikUlrik Dybbøl
- Danica ĆurčićKirsten Marie 'Kimmie' Lassen
- Sarah-Sofie BoussninaKimmie som ung
- Johanne Louise SchmidtRose Knudsen
- Marco IlsøDitlev som ung
- Beate BilleThelma
- Peter ChristoffersenAlberg
- Søren PilmarkMarcus Jacobsen
- Michael BrostrupBørge Bak
Details
- Released
- 2 October 2014
- Original title
- Fasandræberne
- Country
- Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden
- Written by
- Rasmus Heisterberg, Nikolaj Arcel, Jussi Adler-Olsen
- Budget
- $5.8M
- Box office
- $12M
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What The Absent One is based on
The Absent One is based on The Absent One, a 2008 novel by Jussi Adler-Olsen.
Novel · 2008
The Absent One
By Jussi Adler-Olsen
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The Absent One: quick answers
What should I watch before The Absent One?
Watch The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013) first.
What comes after The Absent One?
Next in the series: A Conspiracy of Faith (2016), The Purity of Vengeance (2018), and The Marco Effect (2021).
Is The Absent One worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 722 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Absent One?
The Absent One runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Absent One have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Absent One. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Absent One parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Absent One is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Absent One on?
The Absent One is streaming on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Absent One?
If you liked The Absent One, try Bleeder, Speak No Evil, Luckiest Girl Alive.
Who directed The Absent One?
The Absent One (2014) was directed by Mikkel Nørgaard and stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Fares Fares, Pilou Asbæk.
What is The Absent One based on?
The Absent One is based on The Absent One, a 2008 novel by Jussi Adler-Olsen.