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Searching

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
160K
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POPULARITY
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John Cho and Michelle La in Searching (2018)
After his 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a desperate father breaks into her laptop to look for clues to find her.
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After his teenage daughter goes missing, a desperate father tries to find clues on her laptop.After his teenage daughter goes missing, a desperate father tries to find clues on her laptop.After his teenage daughter goes missing, a desperate father tries to find clues on her laptop.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
160K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,504
1
  • Director
    • Aneesh Chaganty
  • Writers
    • Aneesh Chaganty
    • Sev Ohanian
  • Stars
    • John Cho
    • Debra Messing
    • Joseph Lee
Top credits
  • Director
    • Aneesh Chaganty
  • Writers
    • Aneesh Chaganty
    • Sev Ohanian
  • Stars
    • John Cho
    • Debra Messing
    • Joseph Lee
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.2KUser reviews
    • 256Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos5

    Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:11
    Trailer #2
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:24
    Official Trailer
    IMDbrief: What You Missed in 'Bird Box'
    Clip 3:20
    IMDbrief: What You Missed in 'Bird Box'
    Debra Messing Enjoying "Will & Grace" Revival
    Video 1:25
    Debra Messing Enjoying "Will & Grace" Revival
    Kevin Smith Jealous He Didn't Think of 'Searching'
    Video 2:59
    Kevin Smith Jealous He Didn't Think of 'Searching'

    Photos171

    John Cho in Searching (2018)
    Faroukh Virani at an event for Searching (2018)
    Sev Ohanian and Aneesh Chaganty at an event for Searching (2018)
    John Cho at an event for Searching (2018)
    Debra Messing and John Cho at an event for Searching (2018)
    Debra Messing at an event for Searching (2018)
    Natalie Qasabian at an event for Searching (2018)
    Debra Messing at an event for Searching (2018)
    Aneesh Chaganty at an event for Searching (2018)
    Debra Messing at an event for Searching (2018)
    Debra Messing at an event for Searching (2018)
    John Cho at an event for Searching (2018)

    Top cast

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    John Cho
    John Cho
    • David Kimas David Kim
    Debra Messing
    Debra Messing
    • Detective Vickas Detective Vick
    Joseph Lee
    Joseph Lee
    • Peteras Peter
    Michelle La
    Michelle La
    • Margotas Margot
    Sara Sohn
    • Pamela Nam Kimas Pamela Nam Kim
    Alex Jayne Go
    Alex Jayne Go
    • Young Margot (5 yrs)as Young Margot (5 yrs)
    Megan Liu
    Megan Liu
    • Young Margot (7 yrs)as Young Margot (7 yrs)
    Kya Dawn Lau
    Kya Dawn Lau
    • Young Margot (9 yrs)as Young Margot (9 yrs)
    Dominic Hoffman
    Dominic Hoffman
    • Michael Porteras Michael Porter
    Sylvia Minassian
    • Mrs. Shahinianas Mrs. Shahinian
    • (voice)
    Melissa Disney
    Melissa Disney
    • Isaac's Momas Isaac's Mom
    • (voice)
    Connor McRaith
    Connor McRaith
    • Isaacas Isaac
    Colin Woodell
    Colin Woodell
    • 911 Operatoras 911 Operator
    • (voice)
    Joseph John Schirle
    Joseph John Schirle
    • Jonah Emmias Jonah Emmi
    • (voice)
    • (as Joseph K. Shirle)
    Ashley Edner
    Ashley Edner
    • Margot's Friend #1as Margot's Friend #1
    • (voice)
    Courtney Lauren Cummings
    Courtney Lauren Cummings
    • Margot's Friend #2as Margot's Friend #2
    • (voice)
    • (as Courtney Cummings)
    Kenneth Mosley
    Kenneth Mosley
    • Margot's Friend #7as Margot's Friend #7
    • (voice)
    Miss Benny
    Miss Benny
    • Margot's Friend #11as Margot's Friend #11
    • (voice)
    • (as Ben J. Pierce)
    • Director
      • Aneesh Chaganty
    • Writers
      • Aneesh Chaganty
      • Sev Ohanian
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      For the German, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian and Portuguese versions of the movie, every TV/phone/computer screen was recreated in its respective language, as well as every typing sequence, keystroke by keystroke.
    • Goofs
      While Margot is driving in her a Camry, a sunroof is seen above her head. When the Camry is pulled out of the lake, there is no sunroof on that car.
    • Quotes

      David Kim: I didn't know her. I didn't know my daughter.

    • Connections
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    User reviews1.2K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Highly original and compelling thriller
    This is a thriller which can certainly be accurately described as original. It takes a fairly typical suspense story about a recently widowed father whose daughter vanishes one night and presents it in a most unique way. The whole film plays out on the computer screen via programs such as Facetime, iMessage, Gmail, Tumblr, Facebook, etc. In this way, it reflects the reality that so many people now live, given that so many nowadays are literally never off their devices. In this way, the film is completely relevant and taps into a scenario most will be able to clearly identify with. The conceit is also terrific in that it accentuates the mystery element of the story, where we stumble upon clues via the various social media platforms. The very limitations of the set-up ultimately amplify the material and take it to another level. I found it to be one of the most original, gripping and compelling thrillers I have seen in quite a while. Lead actor John Cho must be credited too with giving a strong central performance as the grieving father, with some good additional work from Debra Messing as the detective assigned to the case. All-in-all, a fantastic bit of work.
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    • Jun 24, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 31, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Russia
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Truy Tìm Tung Tích Ảo
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Stage 6 Films
      • Bazelevs Production
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $880,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,020,957
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $388,769
      • Aug 26, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $75,462,037
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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