The Missing movie poster

The Missing

2003 · 2h 15m · Released

R Thriller, Western, Adventure

When rancher and single mother of two Maggie Gilkeson sees her teenage daughter, Lily, kidnapped by Apache rebels, she reluctantly accepts the help of her estranged father, Samuel, in tracking down the kidnappers. Along the way, the two must learn to reconcile the past and work together if they are going to have any hope of getting Lily back before she is taken over the border and forced to become a prostitute.

Read the book by Thomas Eidson

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.3 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Missing

Streaming now in the United States on Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailer

Cate Blanchett: The Missing Trailer (2003)

Top cast and crew

Ron Howard Director
Cate Blanchett Maggie Gilkeson
Tommy Lee Jones Samuel Jones
Evan Rachel Wood Lilly Gilkeson
Jenna Boyd Dot Gilkeson
Aaron Eckhart Brake Baldwin
Val Kilmer Lt. Jim Ducharme
Eric Schweig Pesh-Chidin / El Brujo
Steve Reevis Two Stone
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Frequently asked questions about The Missing

Where can I watch The Missing in the United States?

The Missing is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Missing for free?

The Missing streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Missing?

The Missing scores 6.3 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Missing?

The Missing stars Cate Blanchett, Tommy Lee Jones, Evan Rachel Wood, Jenna Boyd, and Aaron Eckhart. Ron Howard is the director.

How long is The Missing?

The Missing runs 2h 15m (135 minutes).

When did The Missing come out?

The Missing was released on November 26, 2003.

Which studio made The Missing?

The Missing was produced by Imagine Entertainment, Revolution Studios, and Daniel Ostroff Productions in the United States.

What was the budget for The Missing?

The Missing was made on a budget of $60,000,000.

How much did The Missing make at the box office?

The Missing grossed $38,364,277 worldwide, against a budget of $60,000,000.

What languages is The Missing in?

The Missing is in English and Spanish, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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