Searchers (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2016, Searchers is an action, drama and history film directed by Zacharias Kunuk, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Inuk filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk (Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner) returns with this Arctic epic inspired by the classic John Ford western of the same name, about a vengeful husband who sets off in pursuit of the violent men who kidnapped his wife and destroyed his home.
Who’s in it. Searchers stars Benjamin Kunuk as Kuanana, Joey Sarpinak as Kupak, Jocelyne Immaroitok as Ailla and Karen Ivalu as Tagaq, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Searchers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Searchers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Searchers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Searchers (2016)?
- In US, Searchers is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Searchers worth watching?
- Searchers holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Searchers?
- Searchers stars Benjamin Kunuk, Joey Sarpinak, Jocelyne Immaroitok, Karen Ivalu and Jonah Qunaq.
- When was Searchers released?
- Searchers was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.