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Searching

7.620181h 42m12AMovieDramaMysteryThriller

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.

DirectorAneesh Chaganty
WritersAneesh Chaganty·Sev Ohanian
ProducersNatalie Qasabian·Adam Sidman

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Aneesh Chaganty

JCJohn Cho
John Cho
David Kim
MLMichelle La
Michelle La
Margot
DMDebra Messing
Debra Messing
Detective Vick
JLJoseph Lee
Joseph Lee
Peter
SSSara Sohn
Sara Sohn
Pamela Nam Kim
BMBriana McLean
Briana McLean
Abigail
EJErica Jenkins
Erica Jenkins
Hannah
CMConnor McRaith
Connor McRaith
Isaac
DHDominic Hoffman
Dominic Hoffman
Michael Porter
RSRic Sarabia
Ric Sarabia
Randy Cartoff
SE
Steven Michael Eich
Robert
MDMelissa Disney
Melissa Disney
Isaac's Mom (voice)

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Searching — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Searching?

Searching is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Searching on Netflix?

Yes — Searching is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Searching on Amazon Prime Video?

Searching isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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