David Searching (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1997, David Searching is a drama and romance film directed by Leslie L. Smith, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a young gay man's search to find himself. David is a young, gay aspiring documentary filmmaker and takes his first tentative steps towards his adult life. His roommate, Gwen, after ending a mysterious marriage, is looking for stability. Together they try to manoeuvre their way through New York on a search for happiness. Instead, they find bad dates, worse job interviews and bizarre sexual encounters.
Who’s in it. David Searching stars Anthony Rapp as David, Camryn Manheim as Gwen, Julie Halston as Julie and David Courier as Michael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, David Searching has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch David Searching page.
If you liked it. Fans of David Searching tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David Searching (1997)?
- In US, David Searching is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is David Searching worth watching?
- David Searching holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in David Searching?
- David Searching stars Anthony Rapp, Camryn Manheim, Julie Halston, David Courier and Michael Rupert.
- When was David Searching released?
- David Searching was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.