Searching (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2018, Searching is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Aneesh Chaganty, running about 102 minutes. “No one is lost without a trace.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Searching stars John Cho as David Kim, Michelle La as Margot Kim, Debra Messing as Detective Vick and Joseph Lee as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Searching has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $75.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Paramount Plus Essential, Netflix Standard with Ads and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 Searching page.
If you liked it. Fans of Searching tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Searching (2018)?
- In US, Searching is available to stream on Netflix, Paramount Plus Essential and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Searching worth watching?
- Searching holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Searching?
- Searching stars John Cho, Michelle La, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee and Sara Sohn.
- When was Searching released?
- Searching was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.