Missing (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1982, Missing is a thriller, drama, mystery and history film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman. A conservative American businessman travels to Chile to investigate the sudden disappearance of his son after a right-wing military takeover. Accompanied by his son's wife he uncovers a trail of cover-ups that implicate the US State department which supports the right-wing dictatorship.
Who’s in it. Missing stars Jack Lemmon as Ed Horman, Sissy Spacek as Beth Horman, John Shea as Charles Horman and Melanie Mayron as Terry Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Missing has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $14M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Missing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Missing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Missing (1982)?
- In US, Missing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Missing worth watching?
- Missing holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Missing?
- Missing stars Jack Lemmon, Sissy Spacek, John Shea, Melanie Mayron and Charles Cioffi.
- When was Missing released?
- Missing was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.