The Search for John Gissing (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2001, The Search for John Gissing is a comedy film directed by Mike Binder, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Matthew Barnes is a young exec on the move up who finds himself a pawn in corporate in-fighting when he's sent to London to oversee a merger
Who’s in it. The Search for John Gissing stars Alan Rickman as John Gissing, Janeane Garofalo as Linda Barnes, Mike Binder as Matthew Barnes and Sonya Walger as Sister Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Search for John Gissing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Search for John Gissing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Search for John Gissing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Search for John Gissing (2001)?
- In GB, The Search for John Gissing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Search for John Gissing worth watching?
- The Search for John Gissing holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Search for John Gissing?
- The Search for John Gissing stars Alan Rickman, Janeane Garofalo, Mike Binder, Sonya Walger and Juliet Stevenson.
- When was The Search for John Gissing released?
- The Search for John Gissing was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.