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Desperate Search

6.019521h 13mMovieAdventureDramaThriller

A man (Howard Keel), his wife (Jane Greer) and his famous-aviator ex-wife (Patricia Medina) search for their two children lost with a cougar.

DirectorJoseph H. Lewis
WriterWalter Doniger
ProducerMatthew Rapf

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joseph H. Lewis

HKHoward Keel
Howard Keel
Vince Heldon
JGJane Greer
Jane Greer
Julie Heldon
PMPatricia Medina
Patricia Medina
Nora Stead
KWKeenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn
Brandy
RBRobert Burton
Robert Burton
Wayne Langmuir
LALee Aaker
Lee Aaker
Don Heldon
LL
Linda Lowell
Janet Heldon
MD
Michael Dugan
Lou
ESElaine Stewart
Elaine Stewart
Stewardess
JCJonathan Cott
Jonathan Cott
Detective
JRJeff Richards
Jeff Richards
Ed
DSDick Simmons
Dick Simmons
Communicator (Vancouver Radio)

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Desperate Search — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desperate Search?

Desperate Search isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Desperate Search on Netflix?

No, Desperate Search is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Desperate Search on Amazon Prime Video?

Desperate Search isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Desperate Search for free?

Desperate Search isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.