Missing (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Missing is a 2022 drama thriller directed by Shinzô Katayama, starring Hiroya Shimizu as Terumi Yamauchi, Tôru Shinagawa and Misato Morita. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $48.8 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Saturn Awards 2024. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Shinzô Katayama
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Dark Star Pictures
- Budget
- $7M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Missing About?
The premise of Missing without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
Driven to desperation by financial hardship, Santoshi believes tracking down the elusive serial killer known only as "No Name" is his only way out. His daughter, Kaeda, doubts his plan, but when he mysteriously disappears, she’s forced to confront a disturbing truth. She begins a frantic search, uncovering unsettling secrets and blurring the lines between reality and illusion in a suspenseful race against time.
Missing Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mother daughter relationship
- missing woman
- digital footprint
- missing family member
- teenage protagonist
- disappearance
- guessing someone's password
- mysterious disappearance
- colombia
- cat
- investigation
- female protagonist
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- disappearance of mother
- missing person
- 18 year old girl
- finding the right time
- domestic violence
- escape from abusive relationship
- screenlife
- one word title
- reference to imdb
- stand alone sequel
- single mother
- teenage girl
- social media
- webcam
- reference to google
- reference to facebook
- reference to twitter
- reference to tiktok
- locked in
- telephone call
- macbook
- investigating a mystery
- disappeared mother
- 2020s
- disappeared woman
- iphone
- video call
- los angeles california
- video telephone call
- reference to uber
- video door bell
- reference to the fbi
- perseverance
- demanding an explanation
- the truth
- searching for the truth
- internet
- web cam
Missing Cast & Characters
Hiroya Shimizu leads the cast as Terumi Yamauchi, with Tôru Shinagawa as Mabuchi and Misato Morita as Starling. Directed by Shinzô Katayama; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shinzô Katayama
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Hiroya Shimizu as Terumi Yamauchi - Tôru Shinagawa as Mabuchi
- Misato Morita as Starling
- Izumi Matsuoka as Midori Zoshima
Also Starring in Missing
· 6 more- Jirô Satô Harada
- Masaki Naito Abusive father
- Tôko Narushima Kimiko Harada
- Aoi Itô Kaede Harada
- Katsuki Suzuki Taro Kurashima
- Shotaro Ishii Yutaka Hanayama
Missing Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Missing 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Our Echo Score gives it 75/100, strongest in rewatch factor (78) and weakest in story & flow (65).
Missing Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Missing delivers an engaging screen‑life thriller that leverages digital tension and inventive storytelling. Critics and viewers alike praise its surprising plot twists and the immersive experience of watching a narrative unfold through computer screens, though several note uneven pacing and occasional visual aging. The film’s strengths in atmosphere and modern relevance outweigh its structural flaws, resulting in a solidly positive reception that encourages repeat viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 72
In terms of art and craft, the film showcases inventive screen‑life direction and detailed digital framing that many reviewers found fresh. The visual style underscores the cyber‑thriller atmosphere, yet a few critics point to moments of strained contrivance and aging effects. Overall, the craftsmanship is judged competent and moderately impressive, reflecting both innovation and occasional technical missteps.
- Character & Emotion 68
When evaluating character and emotion, performances are generally regarded as solid, with lead actors delivering nuanced moments that ground the high‑concept premise. Reviewers highlight chemistry in key relationships, though some note uneven acting, particularly in secondary roles. The emotional resonance is sufficient to sustain audience investment, resulting in a respectable but not uniformly outstanding character assessment.
- Story & Flow 65
Regarding story and flow, the narrative is praised for its surprising twists and sustained tension, keeping viewers engaged across its unconventional structure. However, criticisms arise around pacing inconsistencies, plot knots, and a convoluted villain arc that occasionally hampers coherence. This blend of strong intrigue and structural flaws places the story in a moderate range of effectiveness.
- Sensory Experience 70
The sensory experience benefits from a distinctive visual palette that captures the modern digital environment, enhancing immersion for many audience members. Sound design and score support the thriller tone, though some reviewers warn that the heavy reliance on screen‑based effects may date the film over time. Overall, the sensory elements are viewed as a notable strength with minor longevity concerns.
- Rewatch Factor 78
Rewatch factor is high, as the film’s layered mysteries and multiple twists encourage viewers to revisit details and discussion. Critics note its capacity to spark debate and its lingering tension, while audience feedback frequently cites repeat enjoyment despite occasional pacing grievances. The combination of novelty and narrative depth yields strong replay appeal.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
699 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Missing Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Missing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a poignant archive video, a young June Allen spends precious moments with her late father, James, who succumbed to a brain tumor shortly after the footage was captured. Fast forward to several years later, June’s mother, Grace, embarks on a week-long getaway to Cartagena, Colombia, with her new boyfriend, Kevin. She entrusts June to the care of her friend Heather, a divorce lawyer who harbors some jealousy towards Grace and Kevin’s relationship.
Full summary
The whole story of Missing, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Missing Box Office & Budget
Missing grossed $48.8 million worldwide on a $7 million budget, 7.0 times what it cost. $32.5 million came from the US and Canada and $16.3 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$48.8M
7.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $32.5M
- International
- $16.3M
- Budget
- $7M
Missing Awards & Nominations
Missing earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Saturn Awards 2024.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 2024 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
How Well Do You Know Missing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What prompts June to start investigating her mother's disappearance?
Cars in Missing
6 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford Econoline and the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utility.
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1983 Ford Econoline Minor role -
2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Minor role -
2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Minor role -
2014 Kia Optima Hybrid Minor role
Missing Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “서치 2” and “Missing - Desaparecida”.
- Also known as
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- 서치 2
- Missing - Desaparecida
- Bezvēsts Pazudusi
- Mất Tích
- 미싱
- 网络迷踪
- Searching 2
- Անհետ կորաձը
- Desaparecida
- Cyfrowe ślady
- Missing : Disparition inquiétante
- Nezvěstná
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- Kayıp
- 网络谜踪2
- 人肉搜尋 2
- 人肉搜索2:失蹤搜救
- Eltűnt
- נעדרת
- Desconectada
- เสิร์ชหา...แม่หาย!?
- Nestala
- Disparue
- Пропавшая без вести, search/#サーチ2
- Зникла безвісти
- Pogrešana
- Pradingusi
- Dispariția, დაკარგული
- Изчезнала
- Nezvestná
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Missing FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Missing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Missing?
Missing runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Missing released?
Missing was released on November 4, 2022.
Who directed Missing?
Missing was directed by Shinzô Katayama.
Who is in the cast of Missing?
Missing stars Hiroya Shimizu as Terumi Yamauchi, Tôru Shinagawa as Mabuchi and Misato Morita as Starling, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Missing make at the box office?
Missing grossed $48.8 million worldwide ($32.5 million domestic, $16.3 million international) on a budget of $7 million.
How is Missing rated?
Missing has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 3.5/5 on Letterboxd and 3.9/5 on Movie Insider.
Was Missing nominated for any awards?
Missing received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Missing have a post-credit scene?
No. Missing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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