The 2018 thriller Searching has a surprise hit with both critics and audiences and now a spiritual sequel has arrived that audiences can watch, Missing, and it is drumming up similar praise.
Like its predecessor, Missing tells its story almost entirely through the use of screen devices — laptops, phones, etc — using these technologies to help tell the story and provide the audience with key information. Can you make the experience even more meta and watch Missing on your laptop or phone? Or are those smaller screens going to be blown up for viewing on the big screen of a movie theater?
Here is what you need to know about how to watch Missing.
How to watch Missing in movie theaters
Missing is no longer playing in movie theaters
How to stream Missing
Missing is now available to stream in the US on Netflix (it is not streaming in the UK at this time). If you do not have Netflix, you can still watch the movie online, as it is available through digital on-demand platforms, including Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu and more.
Missing on Blu-ray/DVD
If you are still a fan of physical media and want to add Missing to your collection, you can do so as the movie is available to buy on Blu-ray or DVD. You can purchase it online directly through Amazon Prime.
In addition to getting a physical copy of Missing, those who buy the Blu-ray/DVD also get a complimentary digital version of the movie.
There are also a number of special features on the Blu-ray/DVD edition. These include:
- Deleted scenes
- Hunting for the Missing Easter Eggs
- Storm Reid and the Challenge of Missing
- Misdirects, Online Crimes and the Social Media Mystery
- The Screens that Rule Our Lives
- Filmmaker commentary
What else to know about Missing
Missing stars Storm Reid (Euphoria) as a young woman who goes searching for her mother, using the tools that are available to her online. Nia Long, Joaquim de Almedia, Ken Leung and Amy Landecker also star. The movie is directed by Nicholas Johnson and Will Merrick, who also wrote the screenplay.
As of its release, Rotten Tomatoes has the movie as 84% "Fresh."
Check out the trailer for Missing directly below:
