Movie

Searching

“No one is lost without a trace.”

★ 7.6(4,251)20181h 42m

Searching is streaming on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Where to watch Searching

🇺🇸 United States

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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 4,251 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Searching in United States — 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 United States?+

In United States, you can stream Searching on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex.

Is Searching on Netflix?+

Yes — Searching is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

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.