Just Another Missing Kid (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1981, Just Another Missing Kid is a documentary film directed by John Zaritsky, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. On July 10, 1978, Eric Wilson - a 19-year from Ottawa and student at Tufts University - left home to drive to a summer college course in Colorado. When he went missing four days afterward in Nebraska, his family tried to persuade local and U.S. police that he wasn't simply a runaway and hadn't simply forgotten to call home. The program examines the lengths to which they had to go to find out what happened to Eric, and the byzantine nature of the legal system which seemed less interested in pursuing justice than in avoiding the expenses involved in the investigation and potential trials. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, in 2007.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Just Another Missing Kid has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just Another Missing Kid page.
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- Where can I watch Just Another Missing Kid (1981)?
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- Is Just Another Missing Kid worth watching?
- Just Another Missing Kid holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Just Another Missing Kid released?
- Just Another Missing Kid was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.