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The Search
2014·Movie
·2h 29min·
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A woman who works for a non-governmental organization (NGO) forms a special relationship with a young boy in war-torn Chechnya.
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Questions about The Search
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Is The Search worth watching?
38
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Search?
2 h 29 min
The Search runs 2 h 29 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Search?
Critics29
Audiences61
Not quite. Audiences rate The Search higher (61) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is The Search in?
FrenchChechenEnglishRussian
It was made in French, with some Chechen, English, Russian. Produced in France, Georgia, United States.
In how many countries can I watch The Search?
31
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What tropes does The Search use?
Missed Him by That MuchHeartwarming OrphanEmpathy Doll ShotI Want My Mommy!The DeterminatorMatch CutNarratorParental SubstituteFlashbackOrphan's Plot TrinketBig Brother InstinctDumb Struckand 3 more
TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Search, including Missed Him by That Much, Heartwarming Orphan, Empathy Doll Shot.