The Search

1966·Movie
1h 32min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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About

Manuel Jacques Perrin is a young man from the country who tries to make it in Madrid in this somber melodrama. He struggles to survive in the unforgiving city where only the strongest will prosper. Manuel defends himself and kills a murderous thief in a fight then quietly waits for the police to reach the scene of the crime.
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Questions about The Search

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Where can I stream The Search legally?

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Is The Search worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Search?

1 h 32 min

The Search runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Search?

Critics50
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate The Search higher (67) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Search in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Search?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Search in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Search use?

I Want My Mommy!Heartwarming OrphanMatch CutOrphanage of LoveTrauma-Induced AmnesiaParental SubstituteBig Brother InstinctEmpathy Doll ShotMissed Him by That MuchFlashbackDumb StruckOrphan's Plot Trinketand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Search, including I Want My Mommy!, Heartwarming Orphan, Match Cut.

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