Movie

Searching

“No one is lost without a trace.”

★ 7.6(4,247)20181h 42m

Searching is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV and Videoload in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

Where to watch Searching

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Good to know

Director: Aneesh Chaganty
Release date: 2018-08-24
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Box office: $75,636,047
Budget: $880,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bazelevs

Searching — trailer

About Searching

Searching is a 2018 movie in the Drama, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Aneesh Chaganty, starring John Cho, Michelle La and Debra Messing. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 4,247 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Searching in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After David Kim's 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter's laptop.

Cast

John Cho

David Kim

Michelle La

Margot

Debra Messing

Detective Vick

Joseph Lee

Peter

Sara Sohn

Pamela Nam Kim

Briana McLean

Abigail

Erica Jenkins

Hannah

Connor McRaith

Isaac

Dominic Hoffman

Michael Porter

Ric Sarabia

Randy Cartoff

Steven Michael Eich

Robert

Melissa Disney

Isaac's Mom (voice)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Searching in Germany?+

In Germany, Searching is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV and Videoload. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Searching on Netflix?+

Searching is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Searching?+

Searching has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Searching?+

Searching stars John Cho, Michelle La, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee and Sara Sohn.

When did Searching come out?+

Searching is a 2018 movie directed by Aneesh Chaganty.

What genre is Searching?+

Searching is Drama, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Searching?+

Searching was directed by Aneesh Chaganty.