# Where to watch Return of the absent (1947) in the UK

> Return of the absent (1947) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1947  
**Runtime:** 105 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T14:31:46.671Z)  

## Synopsis

The boy runs away from his parents' home and his mother dies of grief over him. Time turns against them and their situation worsens, and their hope becomes that the absent son will return. A young man arrives at the house, impersonating the absent son, but as soon as he sees the kind father and the gentle sister, his heart overflows with repentance and love, and he devotes his life to serving them and making them happy. He becomes passionately in love with the girl who thinks he is her brother.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Return of the absent in the UK?**

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**Is Return of the absent on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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**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/1382829/return-of-the-absent-1947
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1382829/return-of-the-absent-1947.json

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