Absence of Malice1981
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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
Absence of Malice
Buzz Score History
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July 03, 2026
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Popularity Rankings & History
Daily update · July 3, 2026
Absence of Malice ranks #5,030 most popular movie with a Buzz Score of 0.2, down 227 spots from yesterday. It peaked at #4,755 of all time (Oct 2 – Oct 31, 2020). It ranks #4,790 over the past 365 days.
Peak Buzz Score
1.0
#4,755 all-time · Oct 2 – Oct 31, 2020
1-Year Buzz Score
0.3
#4,790 · Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
Top Cast
Most popular Absence of Malice cast members by current Buzz Score on July 03, 2026
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