Missing movie poster

Missing

1982 · 2h 3m · Released

PG Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman. A conservative American businessman travels to Chile to investigate the sudden disappearance of his son after a military takeover. Accompanied by his son's wife he uncovers a trail of cover-ups that implicate the US State department which supports the dictatorship.

Read the book by Thomas Hauser

Ratings

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

Where to stream Missing

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Trailers and promos

Official Trailer
Jack Lemmon for "Missing" 1982 - Bobbie Wygant Archive
Costa Gavras for "Missing" 2/20/82 - Bobbie Wygant Archive

Top cast and crew

Costa-Gavras Director
Jack Lemmon Ed Horman
Sissy Spacek Beth Horman
Melanie Mayron Terry Simon
John Shea Charles Horman
Charles Cioffi Captain Ray Tower
David Clennon Consul Phil Putnam
Richard Venture U.S. Ambassador
Jerry Hardin Colonel Sean Patrick
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Frequently asked questions about Missing

Where can I watch Missing in the United States?

Missing is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Missing?

Missing scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Missing?

Missing stars Jack Lemmon, Sissy Spacek, Melanie Mayron, John Shea, and Charles Cioffi. Costa-Gavras is the director.

How long is Missing?

Missing runs 2h 3m (123 minutes).

When did Missing come out?

Missing was released on February 12, 1982.

Which studio made Missing?

Missing was produced by Universal Pictures, Polygram Pictures, and Edward Lewis Productions in the United States.

What was the budget for Missing?

Missing was made on a budget of $9,600,000.

How much did Missing make at the box office?

Missing grossed $14,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $9,600,000.

What languages is Missing in?

Missing is in Spanish and English, 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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