Missing

Missing

Ed Horman thought that being an American would guarantee his safety. His family believed that being Americans would guarantee them the truth. They were all wrong.

Directed by Costa-Gavras

Produced by Universal Pictures, Polygram Pictures

1982123 min7.2 / 10

A grim, methodical political thriller about an American father's descent into a labyrinth of state corruption and complicity while searching for his disappeared son in Pinochet's Chile.

Based on the real-life experiences of Ed Horman. A conservative American businessman travels to Chile to investigate the sudden disappearance of his son after a military takeover. Accompanied by his son's wife he uncovers a trail of cover-ups that implicate the US State department which supports the dictatorship.

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  • Is Missing sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Missing end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Missing easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Missing scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Missing violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity26

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Surprise73

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

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