7.5
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The Search
2009·Movie
·14min·
About
A man's search for the existence of life outside our universe takes a remarkable turn when he connects with a recently bereaved family.
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Questions about The Search
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Search worth watching?
62
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Search?
0 h 14 min
The Search runs 0 h 14 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Search?
Critics50
Audiences75
Not quite. Audiences rate The Search higher (75) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is The Search in?
English
It was made in English.
What tropes does The Search use?
Empathy Doll ShotDumb StruckParental SubstituteTrauma-Induced AmnesiaFlashbackMatch CutNarratorMissed Him by That MuchOrphanage of LoveBig Brother InstinctThe DeterminatorOrphan's Plot Trinketand 3 more
TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Search, including Empathy Doll Shot, Dumb Struck, Parental Substitute.