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David Kim becomes desperate when his 16-year-old daughter Margot disappears and an immediate police investigation leads nowhere. He soon decides to search the one place that no one else has -- Margot's laptop. Hoping to trace her digital footprints, David contacts her friends and looks at photos and videos for any possible clues to her whereabouts.
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Searching's timely premise and original execution are further bolstered by well-rounded characters brought to life by a talented cast.

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Kevin Maher Times (UK) A mystery that’s far meatier than its virtual framing would suggest. Sep 14, 2022 Full Review Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader Shot mostly with iPhones and GoPro cameras, the movie is visually drab and a little too gimmicky - ultimately it's a stunt, albeit an engrossing one. Mar 20, 2020 Full Review Roxana Hadadi Chesapeake Family Magazine Searching follows Eighth Grade as another thought-provoking film about the intersection between teens' lives and their presence-and reliance-on social media. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 21, 2018 Full Review Ankit Ojha Cinema Elite Going against the Heightened Realism 101 rulebook in films of this kind, Chaganty underlines his storytelling with a terrific score and appropriate rhythm-heavy editing. Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 9, 2024 Full Review Kate Boyle InSession Film The writing is amazing, the use of technology is great, and it doesn't feel cheesy as it has in past films. Jul 8, 2024 Full Review Elisa Guimarães Collider Searching is an unnerving and touching movie that goes well beyond the gimmick of being told through a computer screen. Feb 1, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I don’t normally write reviews but wow, what a load of kack. Poor acting, poorer storyline, please don’t waste your time. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Casey A Debra messing ruins anything she's on! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review Daniel T Mind blowing show. Kept me at the edge of the seat throughout. Didn’t expect such an ending! Great acting! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/24 Full Review Mike H I’m not particularly a fan of the computer based point of view, but this one works. Very well acted. The characters are built properly and I became very invested in them all. The ending seems abrupt as if they possibly changed it? However it works and I enjoyed it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/10/24 Full Review Elena R amazing movie. 10/10. great and unexpected plot twists and an extremely creative format, with a bit of suspense too! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/01/24 Full Review Jayden M Great movie would definitely suggest people to watch. Just when you think the main plot is over, it gets better and better. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis David Kim becomes desperate when his 16-year-old daughter Margot disappears and an immediate police investigation leads nowhere. He soon decides to search the one place that no one else has -- Margot's laptop. Hoping to trace her digital footprints, David contacts her friends and looks at photos and videos for any possible clues to her whereabouts.
Director
Aneesh Chaganty
Producer
Timur Bekmambetov, Sev Ohanian, Adam Sidman, Natalie Qasabian
Screenwriter
Aneesh Chaganty, Sev Ohanian
Distributor
Stage 6, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Screen Gems
Production Co
Bazelevs Production, Stage 6 Films, Screen Gems
Rating
PG-13 (Some Drug References|Language|Some Sexual References|Thematic Content)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 31, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 13, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$26.0M
Runtime
1h 42m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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