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Where to Watch Searching(2018)

No one is lost without a trace.

7.6IMDb
92%Rotten Tomatoes
71Metascore
DramaMysteryThriller1h 42m

Looking for where to watch Searching? You can currently find Searching online through Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Peacock. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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.

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Searching (2018), directed by Aneesh Chaganty, is a drama film and is available to stream on 11 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.6/10 and 92% on Rotten Tomatoes from 4,234 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2018, it's now a streaming staple.

The film stars John Cho, Michelle La, and Debra Messing. At 102 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.

If you're looking to watch Searching online, the best option is Paramount Plus Premium for subscribers, and it's also included with Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Peacock Premium Plus, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with American Graffiti and Duel, both of which are available to stream right now.

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Frequently asked

  • No — Searching isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
  • Searching is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus in the US.
  • No — Searching isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
  • No — Searching isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
  • Searching runs 1h 42m (102 minutes total).
  • IMDb 7.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 71/100.

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