The Missing (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2003, The Missing is a thriller, adventure and western film directed by Ron Howard, running about 135 minutes. “How far would you go, how much would you sacrifice to get back what you have lost?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When rancher and single mother of two Maggie Gilkeson sees her teenage daughter, Lily, kidnapped by Apache rebels, she reluctantly accepts the help of her estranged father, Samuel, in tracking down the kidnappers. Along the way, the two must learn to reconcile the past and work together if they are going to have any hope of getting Lily back before she is taken over the border and forced to become a prostitute.
Who’s in it. The Missing stars Cate Blanchett as Maggie Gilkeson, Tommy Lee Jones as Samuel Jones, Evan Rachel Wood as Lilly Gilkeson and Jenna Boyd as Dot Gilkeson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Missing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Missing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Missing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Missing (2003)?
- In US, The Missing is available to 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 The Missing worth watching?
- The Missing holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Missing?
- The Missing stars Cate Blanchett, Tommy Lee Jones, Evan Rachel Wood, Jenna Boyd and Aaron Eckhart.
- When was The Missing released?
- The Missing was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.
