GoodWatchSign up

Missing

1982·Movie
2h 3min·PG
IMDb7.7Metacritic787.0Rotten Tomatoes94%85%

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Missing fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Politics, history, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want to half-watch while scrolling

Find more like it

Suspense movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Ed Horman thought that being an American would guarantee his safety. His family believed that being Americans would guarantee them the truth. They were all wrong.

Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman. A conservative American businessman travels to Chile to investigate the sudden disappearance of his son after a military takeover. Accompanied by his son's wife he uncovers a trail of cover-ups that implicate the US State department which supports the dictatorship.
Political ThrillerU.S. InterventionCover-UpMilitary CoupChileFather-Son RelationshipBased on True EventsConspiracyMoral Dilemma

Crew

Directed by:
Costa-Gavras, Sylvette Baudrot, Jesús Marín
Written by:
Costa-Gavras, Donald E. Stewart, Thomas Hauser
Produced by:
Jon Peters, Peter Guber, Edward Lewis
Composed by:
Vangelis, Claude Villand, Jean-Pierre Lelong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Missing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Missing legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Missing worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Missing rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Missing?

2 h 3 min

Missing runs 2 h 3 min.

Is Missing based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Missing?

Critics86
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Missing higher (86) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Missing a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$14 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Missing in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Missing?

9BECHESFRINJPLURUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Missing in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Missing use?

Anachronic OrderAnachronism StewArtistic License – GeographyBanana RepublicCasual Danger DialogueCharacter DevelopmentDowner EndingEaglelandThe Film of the BookFire-Forged FriendsI Need to Go Iron My DogToo Much Informationand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Missing, including Anachronic Order, Anachronism Stew, Artistic License – Geography.