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The Absence of War

TMDb6.5IMDbView on IMDb ↗1995-05-18· 90 min
DramaTV Movie

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.

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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Absence of War” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.

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Not currently available on the supported providers in Canada.

Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.

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