Searching
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
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Frequently asked questions about Searching
Where can I watch Searching in the United States?
Searching is available to stream on Netflix in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Searching on Netflix?
Yes. Searching is streaming on Netflix in the United States.
Can I watch Searching for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Searching needs a subscription to Netflix, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.
What are the ratings for Searching?
Searching scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Searching?
Searching stars John Cho, Michelle La, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee, and Sara Sohn. Aneesh Chaganty is the director.
How long is Searching?
Searching runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
When did Searching come out?
Searching was released on August 24, 2018.
Which studio made Searching?
Searching was produced by Bazelevs and Timur Bekmambetov Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Searching?
Searching was made on a budget of $880,000.
How much did Searching make at the box office?
Searching grossed $75,636,047 worldwide, against a budget of $880,000.
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.