The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Created by Chris Smith
On Netflix
A methodical true-crime documentary that reconstructs an unsolved disappearance, dwelling in grief, uncertainty, and the machinery of investigation without resolution.
The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann easy watching? No. Less comforting than 100% of series.
Is The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Does The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 95% of series.
Is The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Is The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
