Search Engines (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 2016, Search Engines is a comedy and drama film directed by Russell Brown, running about 98 minutes. “Reception ruined the reception.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During another tumultuous Thanksgiving holiday, one family suffers a tragedy: loss of all cell phone reception throughout the house. The sudden media blackout forces the clan to face all their crises head-on—and uncover a few ugly truths along the way.
Who’s in it. Search Engines stars Joely Fisher as Judy, Natasha Gregson Wagner as Georgia, Connie Stevens as Geena and Daphne Zuniga as Kate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Search Engines has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Search Engines page.
If you liked it. Fans of Search Engines tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Search Engines (2016)?
- In US, Search Engines is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Search Engines worth watching?
- Search Engines holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Search Engines?
- Search Engines stars Joely Fisher, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Connie Stevens, Daphne Zuniga and Barry Watson.
- When was Search Engines released?
- Search Engines was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.