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She's Missing (2019): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch

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She's Missing is a 2019 drama directed by Alexandra McGuinness, starring Eiza González as Jane, Lucy Fry and Josh Hartnett. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.0/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
4.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
77%
Echo Score
70
Metascore
42
She's Missing (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is She's Missing About?

The premise of She's Missing without spoilers.

In the stark beauty of the desert, the lives of Jane, a rodeo queen contestant and military wife, and Heidi are deeply connected. When Jane mysteriously disappears, Heidi embarks on a solitary search, determined to find her friend. Along the way, she confronts unsettling truths and experiences the raw challenges of life on the open road. Amidst the desolate landscape, Heidi desperately seeks connection and understanding in a world where appearances can be deceiving.

She's Missing Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • woman woman relationship
  • female male relationship
  • desert
  • motel
  • rodeo
  • shotgun
  • kiss
  • cult
  • cult leader
  • hallucinogenic cactus
  • mind control
  • waitress job
+4 more
  • cowboy
  • border control
  • reference to immigrant detention center
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Where to watch

Where to Watch She's Missing

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

She's Missing Cast & Characters

Eiza González leads the cast as Jane, with Lucy Fry as Heidi and Josh Hartnett as Ren. Directed by Alexandra McGuinness; 10 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

She's Missing Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave She's Missing 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.0/10. Our Echo Score gives it 70/100, strongest in character & emotion (85) and weakest in story & flow (45).

70 /100

She's Missing Echo Score Breakdown

In overall terms, She's Missing presents a compelling mood-driven experience anchored by striking visuals and committed performances, though its narrative coherence and pacing often falter. Viewers frequently cite the film’s potent sense of place and ominous atmosphere as highlights, while noting that prolonged sequences of dreamlike imagery can feel opaque and sluggish. The minimalist approach to character interaction yields authentic moments but struggles to propel the plot. Ultimately, the film’s immersive aesthetic and acting achievements are offset by uneven storytelling, leaving a mixed overall impact.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 80

    In terms of art and craft, the film excels in its expressive visual design and deliberate framing. Multiple reviewers highlight the moody atmospherics, parched landscape cinematography, and hallucinatory sequences as distinguishing features. The direction favors lingering compositions that underscore transience and uncertainty. While this approach occasionally slows momentum, it establishes a memorable visual identity. Overall, the film’s artful execution provides its most consistent allure.

  • Character & Emotion 85

    When it comes to character and emotion, the film rests on assured performances that supply its emotional center. Critics particularly praise the lead portrayal’s nuanced expressiveness and the supporting cast’s subdued authenticity. The restrained dialogue and minimalistic interactions allow each gesture to resonate. Consequently, compelling acting imbues otherwise sparse characterizations with genuine emotional weight.

  • Story & Flow 45

    In terms of story and flow, the film presents a deliberate but uneven narrative that frequently veers into opaqueness. Viewers note a slow, dreamlike pacing and occasional lapses into disjointed dream logic that undermine clarity. Although moments of unpredictability and thematic ambition emerge, the plot’s lack of drive often hinders engagement. As a result, narrative inconsistencies temper the film’s mood-driven appeal.

  • Sensory Experience 85

    When evaluating sensory experience, the film delivers a pervasive ambience through its sound design and visual style. Critics highlight the ominous soundscape and echoing score alongside the austere color palette that amplifies emotional desolation. Hallucinatory sequences and measured editing cultivate a dreamlike cohesion. The combined auditory and visual elements consistently envelop viewers, offering an immersive though occasionally unsettling sensory journey.

  • Rewatch Factor 55

    In terms of rewatch factor, the film’s fragmented narrative and pacing irregularities may limit repeat viewings. The enigmatic plot and extended atmospheric passages offer moments that reward attentive viewing, yet the lack of plot clarity can diminish lasting appeal. Enthusiasts of mood-driven cinema might revisit for performance subtleties, but broader replay value remains modest.

Videos

She's Missing Trailers & Videos

The trailer of She's Missing.

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She's Missing Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Highway” and “Ea e dispărută”.

Also known as
  • Highway
  • Ea e dispărută

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FAQ

She's Missing FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of She's Missing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is She's Missing?

She's Missing runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was She's Missing released?

She's Missing was released on December 20, 2019.

Who directed She's Missing?

She's Missing was directed by Alexandra McGuinness.

More films by Alexandra McGuinness

Who is in the cast of She's Missing?

She's Missing stars Eiza González as Jane, Lucy Fry as Heidi and Josh Hartnett as Ren, among 10 credited actors.

Where can I watch She's Missing?

In the US, She's Missing is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How is She's Missing rated?

She's Missing has 4.0/10 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.

Does She's Missing have a post-credit scene?

No. She's Missing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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