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7/10Impressive that viewers are able to relate to the characters despite the entire film taking place across the various tech screens of our lives.
Reviewed on October 27, 2018
Searching(2018)
No one is lost without a trace.
7.6(4,352)1h 42m2018-08-24
DramaMysteryThriller
Searching Synopsis
After David Kim's 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter's laptop.
Searching (2018) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Aneesh Chaganty, released on August 24, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars John Cho, Michelle La, Debra Messing and Joseph Lee. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 4,352 ratings.
- Director:
- Aneesh Chaganty
- Writers:
- Aneesh Chaganty, Sev Ohanian
- Producers:
- Adam Sidman, Sev Ohanian, Timur Bekmambetov
- Cinematographer:
- Juan Sebastian Baron
- Composer:
- Torin Borrowdale
- Production:
- Bazelevs, Timur Bekmambetov Productions
- Budget:
- $880,000
- Revenue:
- $75,636,047
- Status:
- Released
Searching (2018) Trailer
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Searching Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cho
as David Kim
Michelle La
as Margot
Debra Messing
as Detective Vick
Joseph Lee
as Peter
Sara Sohn
as Pamela Nam Kim
Briana McLean
as Abigail
Erica Jenkins
as Hannah
Connor McRaith
as Isaac
Dominic Hoffman
as Michael Porter
Ric Sarabia
as Randy Cartoff
- Steven Michael Eich
Steven Michael Eich
as Robert
Melissa Disney
as Isaac's Mom (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Aneesh Chaganty, written by Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian, produced by Adam Sidman, Sev Ohanian and Timur Bekmambetov.
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Searching Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 4,352 ratings.
Gimly
7/10Definitely the best use of this format I've ever seen. I also picked a lot of the mystery ahead of its reveal, but not everything! And I like it when I can't pick everything. John Cho is an absolute champion, and _Searching_ genuinely met my expectations. _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._
Reviewed on January 20, 2019
Stephen Campbell
7/10**_Terrible plot, but aesthetically well-crafted_** >_As of January 2019, total worldwide population is 7.7 billion. The internet has 4.2 billion users. There are 3.397 billion active social media users. The average daily time spent on social is 116 minutes a day. Social media users grew by 320 million between Sep 2017 and Oct 2018. That works out at a new social media user every 10 seconds. Facebook Messenger and…
Reviewed on May 17, 2019
Tejas Nair
8/10Searching blew me away even though I saw it after Run, Aneesh Chaganty's later feature, and having heard and read everything about how similar Mahesh Narayan's c u soon is. The intensity of the plot, its unpredictability, and the conviction of the characters are what stood out for me in this unconventional thriller that is also so relatable and real. Watch it right now if you haven't. **8 stars**.
Reviewed on May 17, 2021
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Searching – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Searching online?
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Searching (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Searching?
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The main cast of Searching (2018) includes John Cho, Michelle La, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee and Sara Sohn. The film was directed by Aneesh Chaganty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Searching released?
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Searching was released on August 24, 2018 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Searching worth watching?
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Searching (2018) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 4,352 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Searching?
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Yes. The official Searching trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.