Without a Trace (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1983, Without a Trace is a drama and mystery film directed by Stanley R. Jaffe, running about 120 minutes. “One morning, Alex Selky got dressed, waved goodbye to his mother, set off for school and disappeared.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. English professor Susan Selky lives alone in a Brooklyn apartment with her young son, Alex. When Alex fails to return home from school one afternoon, a frantic Selky contacts the police. Detective Al Menetti, a father himself, takes an interest in the case that quickly turns into an obsession. As a devastated Selky struggles to come to terms with Alex's disappearance, Menetti steps out from behind the badge to continue investigating.
Who’s in it. Without a Trace stars Kate Nelligan as Susan Selky, Judd Hirsch as Al Menetti, David Dukes as Graham Selky and Stockard Channing as Jocelyn Norris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Without a Trace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Without a Trace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Without a Trace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Without a Trace (1983)?
- In GB, Without a Trace is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Without a Trace worth watching?
- Without a Trace holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Without a Trace?
- Without a Trace stars Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes, Stockard Channing and Jacqueline Brookes.
- When was Without a Trace released?
- Without a Trace was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.
