Searching (2018): movie guide

What is Searching about?

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.

Cast highlights

Searching features John Cho, Michelle La, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee, Sara Sohn, Briana McLean. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2018-08-24. Runtime: 102 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (4,438 votes). Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Searching?

Searching is listed as Drama, Mystery, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is Searching?

Searching runs about 102 minutes.

Who stars in Searching?

Cast highlights include John Cho, Michelle La, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee, Sara Sohn, Briana McLean.

Does Cinema Box stream Searching?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Searching?

Open the Searching page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.