Searching
“No one is lost without a trace.”
Where to watch Searching in United States
Searching is streaming on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability checked 8 June 2026.
About Searching
Searching is a 2018 movie in the Drama, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Aneesh Chaganty, starring John Cho, Michelle La and Debra Messing. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 4,238 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Searching in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Searching trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
John Cho
David Kim
Michelle La
Margot
Debra Messing
Detective Vick
Joseph Lee
Peter
Sara Sohn
Pamela Nam Kim
Briana McLean
Abigail
Erica Jenkins
Hannah
Connor McRaith
Isaac
Dominic Hoffman
Michael Porter
Ric Sarabia
Randy Cartoff
Steven Michael Eich
Robert
Melissa Disney
Isaac's Mom (voice)
Sean O'Bryan
Radio Jockey
Ben Cain
SVPD Homicide Agent
Alex Jayne Go
Young Margot (5 yrs)
Megan Liu
Young Margot (7 yrs)
Kya Dawn Lau
Young Margot (9 yrs)
Colin Woodell
911 Operator (voice)
Ashley Edner
Margot's Friend #1 (voice)
Courtney Lauren Cummings
Margot's Friend #2 (voice)
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Searching in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Searching on Netflix, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex.
Is Searching on Netflix?+
Yes — Searching is available to stream on Netflix in United States.
How long is Searching?+
Searching has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Who stars in Searching?+
Searching stars John Cho, Michelle La, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee and Sara Sohn.
When did Searching come out?+
Searching is a 2018 movie directed by Aneesh Chaganty.
What genre is Searching?+
Searching is Drama, Mystery and Thriller film.
Who directed Searching?+
Searching was directed by Aneesh Chaganty.
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