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About
Absence of Malice
Absence of Malice is a 1981 American drama neo-noir thriller film revolving around reporter Megan Carter who unwittingly publishes a false story about suspected racketeer Michael Gallagher. The film explores the consequences of revealing inaccurate information to the public.
Released
1981
Runtime
116 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$41M
Status
Released
Daily update · May 14, 2026
Absence of Malice ranks #4,059 among movies with a Buzz Score of 0.4. It peaked at #4,562 of all time (Oct 2 - Oct 31, 2020). It ranks #4,704 over the past 365 days.
Rankings
Current position by overall and genre
Performance
Popularity history
Peak Buzz Score
1.0
#4,562Peak rank
Oct 2 - Oct 31, 2020
1-Year Buzz Score
0.3
#4,7041-year rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
In the Rankings
May 14, 2026
Top Cast
Most popular Absence of Malice cast members by current Buzz Score on May 14, 2026
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