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Absence of Malice (1981)

Megan Carter is a reporter duped into running an untrue story on Michael Gallagher, a suspected racketeer. He has an alibi for the time his crime was allegedly committed—but it involves an innocent party. When he tells Carter the truth and the newspaper runs it, tragedy follows, forcing Carter to face up to the responsibilities of her job when she is confronted by Gallagher.

Cinento 6.6Drama • Romance116 min
Absence of Malice

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Absence of Malice works because it combines Warm, intimate, emotionally open. Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy. The audience signal is solid enough to trust the ride.

Mood fit
Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy.
Who it is for
Great for couples, soft nights, and viewers who want chemistry over chaos.
Tone
Warm, intimate, emotionally open
Pacing
Medium pace with room for mood and character beats.
Why Cinento recommends it
Cinento recommends Absence of Malice because it scores well for Best when you want emotional weight and character intimacy. It also balances Warm, intimate, emotionally open.

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Who should watch Absence of Malice?

Great for couples, soft nights, and viewers who want chemistry over chaos.

What kind of tone does Absence of Malice have?

Warm, intimate, emotionally open Medium pace with room for mood and character beats.