The Missing (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Missing is a 2003 adventure thriller directed by Ron Howard, starring Cate Blanchett, Tommy Lee Jones and Evan Rachel Wood. It is partly based on The Last Ride by Thomas Eidson. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $38.4 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by a Younger Actor at the Saturn Awards 2004. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Based on
- The Last Ride by Thomas Eidson
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Missing About?
The premise of The Missing without spoilers, adapted from The Last Ride by Thomas Eidson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A determined mother, Maggie Gilkeson, undertakes a dangerous search through the wilderness to rescue her daughter, who has been abducted by a ruthless adversary possessing mystical abilities. She reluctantly joins forces with her estranged father, confronting both external threats and her own personal struggles along the way. This gripping adventure thriller explores themes of family, resilience, and the fight against overwhelming darkness.
The Missing Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- revisionist western
- new mexico territory
- apache territory
- sonora mexico
- sierra madre mountains
- arizona territory
- blurred vision
- cult favorite
- villain
- hairbrush
- biracial
- native american
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- 1880s
- geronimo character
- child bound and gagged
- girl bound and gagged
- abduction
- daughter
- woman
- father
- teenager bound and gagged
- teenage girl bound and gagged
- frontier
- western frontier
- victorian fashion
- apache indian
- blood splatter
- teenage girl
- blood
- bowie knife
- beating
- arson
- showdown
- standoff
- canyon
- chase
- horse chase
- gunslinger
- bow and arrow
- suspense
- pistol
- six shooter
- tough girl
- fistfight
- cowboy boots
- brawl
- shootout
- gunfight
- repeating rifle
- carbine
The Missing Cast
Cate Blanchett leads the cast, with Tommy Lee Jones and Evan Rachel Wood. Directed by Ron Howard.
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Director Ron Howard
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The Missing Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Missing 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 63% User score
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The Missing Plot Summary
What happens in The Missing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set against the backdrop of New Mexico in 1885, The Missing presents a gripping tale of estrangement and family ties. The story centers around Maggie Gilkeson, portrayed by Cate Blanchett, a tenacious prairie doctor striving to provide for her two daughters in a harsh, unforgiving landscape. Her world is upended when her estranged father, played by Tommy Lee Jones, unexpectedly reappears after two decades of living among the Indians—a choice he made long ago that left his family behind.
“You have to reunite with your family to save your life,” warns the medicine man after a dangerous rattlesnake incident that forces him to confront his past. Despite his desperate attempts to reconnect, Maggie harbors intense resentment towards him and promptly casts him out from her home.
Full summary
The whole story of The Missing, scene by scene
The Missing Box Office
The Missing grossed $38.4 million worldwide. $27 million came from the US and Canada and $11.4 million (30%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$38.4M
- US & Canada
- $27M
- International
- $11.4M
The Missing Awards & Nominations
The Missing earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance by a Younger Actor at the Saturn Awards 2004.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance by a Younger Actor
The Missing Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Missing.
How Well Do You Know The 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
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What year is the setting of 'The Missing'?
Cars in The Missing
28 cars on screen, including the 1998 Yamaha Jog and the SYM Xunyi 150.
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1998 Yamaha Jog Important role -
SYM Xunyi 150 Minor role -
Yamaha Jog Super Four 100 Minor role -
1995 Chrysler Neon Background role
The Missing Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Bu jian” and “不见”.
- Also known as
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- Bu jian
- 不见
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The Missing FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Missing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Missing?
The Missing runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was The Missing released?
The Missing was released on November 19, 2003.
Who directed The Missing?
The Missing was directed by Ron Howard.
More films by Ron Howard Who is in the cast of The Missing?
The Missing stars Cate Blanchett, Tommy Lee Jones and Evan Rachel Wood.
How much did The Missing make at the box office?
The Missing grossed $38.4 million worldwide ($27 million domestic, $11.4 million international).
How is The Missing rated?
The Missing has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 55 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is The Missing based on a book?
Yes. The Missing is partly adapted from The Last Ride by Thomas Eidson.
Was The Missing nominated for any awards?
The Missing received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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