The Absence of War
1995, English. Directed by Richard Eyre.
Political drama written by David Hare and starring John Thaw and based on Labour's disastrous 1992 election campaign. Labour leader George Jones battles with his party on the campaign trail of a general election.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Richard EyreDirector
- John ThawGeorge Jones
- Richard PascoMalcolm Pryce
- Nicholas DayCharles Kendrick
- Michael BryantBryden Thomas
- Saskia WickhamMary Housego
- Barbara Leigh-HuntGwenda Aaron
- Clare HigginsLindsay Fontaine
- Paul MoriartyAndrew Buchan
- Alastair GalbraithBruce
- George HarrisColin Fontaine
- Aorja HarrisLindsay's Child
- Elior HarrisLindsay's Child
Details
- Released
- 18 May 1995
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Hare
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The Absence of War runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Absence of War isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 May 1995. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Absence of War?
If you liked The Absence of War, try Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, Cheaters, TalhotBlond.
Who directed The Absence of War?
The Absence of War (1995) was directed by Richard Eyre and stars John Thaw, Richard Pasco, Nicholas Day.