Searching

PG-13

Released Aug 31, 2018

1 hr. 42 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Fyox F

Splendid movie. Super-entertaining. Please Watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Eric S

This was a great psychological mystery thriller that had me on the edge of my seat as we the audience find out what happened to "Margot, Kim" while she was missing. This movie was very uniquely shot, and produced, not how every ordinary film is done, but seen straight from a laptop computer. Thoroughly enjoyed this film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Isaac M

Searching is an amazing film, and its plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat. It's unique yet compelling filming format being all on computer and phone screens is one that keeps the watcher invested for its for its zippy run time of 1 hr and 42 minutes. With performances from John Cho, Debra Messing and Michelle La, this movie is a must see for anyone looking for an entertaining film. Grab some popcorn, take a seat, and watch Searching.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/24

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Sedale S

Well that was stressful. Creative movie and very well written. John Cho's range is immensely underrated. At the core of the movie, the theme is putting your family first, no matter what, and I fucks with that moral

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/24

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Nathan W

An edge-of-your-seat who-dunnit done in a unique and surprisingly compelling format.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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Alec B

A little silly but still compelling. Cho is the undeniable key ingredient. The more desperate his character becomes the more electrifying the movie is.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Aneesh Chaganty

Director

John Cho

David Kim

Debra Messing

Detective Vick

Joseph Lee

Peter

Michelle La

Margot

Sara Sohn

Pamela Nam Kim

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

A mystery that’s far meatier than its virtual framing would suggest.

Sep 14, 2022

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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

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Roxana Hadadi

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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

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Elisa Guimarães

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Searching is an unnerving and touching movie that goes well beyond the gimmick of being told through a computer screen.

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Manuel São Bento

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A tremendously unique style of filmmaking elevates an almost seamlessly written mystery, containing constant twists and puzzling clues that leave the audience captivated throughout the entire runtime.

Rated: A

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Adrian Ruiz

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If you like suspense movies, innovation, and John Cho you do not want to miss the movie.

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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
Executive Producer: Mariya Zatulovskaya, Ana Liza Muravina, Igor Tsay
Screenwriter: Aneesh Chaganty, Sev Ohanian
Distributor: Stage 6, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Screen Gems
Production Co: Bazelevs Production
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
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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