Searching
“No one is lost without a trace.”
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.
Where to watch Searching in United States
Can I watch Searching in United States? Searching isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Searching streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Liv, VI movies and tv, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Searching
Searching is a 2018 English-language drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Aneesh Chaganty. The cast is led by John Cho, Michelle La, Debra Messing. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 4400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Searching was produced by Bazelevs and Timur Bekmambetov Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 24, 2018, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $76 million worldwide.
- Director
- Aneesh Chaganty
- Writers
- Aneesh Chaganty, Sev Ohanian
- Release date
- August 24, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $76 million
- Production
- Bazelevs, Timur Bekmambetov Productions
Searching cast & crew
Searching was directed by Aneesh Chaganty and written by Aneesh Chaganty and Sev Ohanian.
The cast features John Cho as David Kim, Michelle La as Margot, Debra Messing as Detective Vick, Joseph Lee as Peter, Sara Sohn as Pamela Nam Kim, and Briana McLean as Abigail.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Torin Borrowdale, cinematography is by Juan Sebastian Baron, and it was produced by Natalie Qasabian and Adam Sidman.
Is Searching worth watching?
Searching holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 4,352 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and thriller, Searching is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Searching
Searching isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Searching
John Cho
David Kim
Michelle La
Margot
Debra Messing
Detective Vick
Joseph Lee
Peter
Sara Sohn
Pamela Nam Kim
Briana McLean
Abigail
Erica Jenkins
Hannah
Connor McRaith
Isaac
Dominic Hoffman
Michael Porter
Ric Sarabia
Randy Cartoff
Steven Michael Eich
Robert
Melissa Disney
Isaac's Mom (voice)
Searching — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Searching in United States?
Searching is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Searching in?
Searching is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Searching?
Searching runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Searching rated?
Searching is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 4,352 ratings.
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