The Search
A woman who works for a non-governmental organization (NGO) forms a special relationship with a young boy in war-torn Chechnya.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About The Search
The Search is a 2014 French-language drama film directed by Michel Hazanavicius. The cast is led by Bérénice Bejo, Annette Bening, Maxim Emelianov. It has a runtime of 2h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.
The Search was produced by France 3 Cinéma, Wild Bunch, and La Petite Reine and made in France and Georgia. It was released on November 26, 2014, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Michel Hazanavicius
- Writers
- Michel Hazanavicius
- Release date
- November 26, 2014
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Georgia
- Budget
- $25 million
- Production
- France 3 Cinéma, Wild Bunch, La Petite Reine
The Search cast & crew
The Search was directed by Michel Hazanavicius and written by Michel Hazanavicius.
The cast features Bérénice Bejo as Carole, Annette Bening as Helen, Maxim Emelianov as Kolia, Abdul Khalim Mamutsiev as Hadji, Zukhra Duishvili as Raïssa, and Yuriy Tsurilo as The Colonel.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Guillaume Schiffman and it was produced by Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela and Sarah E. Johnson.
Is The Search worth watching?
The Search holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 85 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 29m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Search is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Search
Bérénice Bejo
Carole
Annette Bening
Helen
Maxim Emelianov
Kolia
Abdul Khalim Mamutsiev
Hadji
Zukhra Duishvili
Raïssa
Yuriy Tsurilo
The Colonel
Dmytro Rybalevskyi
Soldier with the Handgun
Leila Bekauri
Witness
Nino Kobakhidze
Ana
Bjarne Henriksen
Bergson
Nika Apriashvili
Red Cross Translator
Gela Imedashvili
Muhammad
The Search — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Search in United States?
The Search is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Search in?
The Search is originally in French, with audio tracks including Chechen, French, English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Search?
The Search runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).
▸What is The Search rated?
The Search is rated 15. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 85 ratings.
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