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Missing Persons

4.019901h 44mMovieDramaCrime

During a visit to childhood friend Edith, retired housewife Hetty Wainthropp discovers that Edith's husband, Frank, has a son by a previous marriage. Hetty decides to turn amateur detective to trace him. When this gives her a taste for detection, Hetty decides to set up a private detective agency.

DirectorDerek Bennett
WriterDavid Cook
ProducersDerek Bennett·Keith Richardson

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Cast · Directed by Derek Bennett

PRPatricia Routledge
Patricia Routledge
Hetty Wainthrop
TMTony Melody
Tony Melody
Robert Wainthrop
JJJimmy Jewel
Jimmy Jewel
Frank Cross
JHJean Heywood
Jean Heywood
Edith Cross
GWGary Waldhorn
Gary Waldhorn
Bernard Shawcrose
GHGary Halliday
Gary Halliday
Geoffrey Shawcross
RHRam John Holder
Ram John Holder
Chalky White
JKJean Kent
Jean Kent
Phillida Meadowhite
JA
Janet Allen
Mrs. Lilium
APAndrew Paul
Andrew Paul
Photographer
JRJenna Russell
Jenna Russell
Jan
JF
Julie Foy
Madge

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Missing Persons — streaming FAQ

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Missing Persons isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Missing Persons on Netflix?

No, Missing Persons is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

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Missing Persons hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 18, 1990. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.