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The Missing (2003)

Movie 2h 15m ★ 6.3/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline

AdventureThrillerWestern

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The Missing is an adventure, thriller and western movie from 2003. It is directed by Ron Howard. The cast includes Elisabeth Moss, Aaron Eckhart and Evan Rachel Wood. The running time is 2h 15m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.3 out of 10.

Synopsis

When rancher and single mother of two Maggie Gilkeson sees her teenage daughter, Lily, kidnapped by Apache rebels, she reluctantly accepts the help of her estranged father, Samuel, in tracking down the kidnappers. Along the way, the two must learn to reconcile the past and work together if they are going to have any hope of getting Lily back before she is taken over the border and forced to become a prostitute.

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Questions about The Missing

What genre is The Missing?
The Missing is categorised as Adventure, Thriller, Western.
Who stars in The Missing?
Elisabeth Moss, Aaron Eckhart, Evan Rachel Wood, Cate Blanchett, Simon Baker appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Missing?
Ron Howard directed The Missing.
How long is The Missing?
The Missing runs for 2h 15m (135 minutes).
Is The Missing worth watching?
It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Missing?
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