# Where to watch The Absentee (1913) in the UK

> The Absentee (1913) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1913  
**Runtime:** 36 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T14:33:21.017Z)  

## Synopsis

Dries, a farmer and a widower, lives with his mother-in-law Grietje and his son Peter. He falls in love with Minna, a widow, and marries her despite the opposition of his family and friends. In anger his son Peter leaves home to enlist, while Grietje takes up her residence in another cottage. Six years pass, during which Grietje becomes acquainted with Minna's daughter Dina. Peter falls ill in Sumatra, but after falling in love with Dina, through the medium of photographs, he recovers and is drafted home again to Holland. He meets Dina and the two find that they truly love.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Absentee in the UK?**

The Absentee (1913) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Absentee on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Absentee is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/321819/the-absentee-1913
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