Searching (2018)
Searching is a 2018 drama movie directed by Aneesh Chaganty, with a running time of 1h 42m. It stars John Cho, Michelle La and Debra Messing.
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.
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What is Searching about?
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.
When was Searching released?
Searching was released on 24 August 2018.
How long is Searching?
Searching runs 1h 42m.
Who made Searching?
Searching was directed by Aneesh Chaganty.
Where can I watch Searching?
Searching is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Paramount Plus Essential, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Searching
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Paramount Plus Essential, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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 as Robert
- Melissa Disney as Isaac's Mom (voice)
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