If you loved
Missing
Film · 2023
If you loved the desperate, digital-first hunt for answers in Missing, you will be drawn to these relentless stories of family secrets.
Books on the same thread
Holly
Stephen King · Book · 2023
Like the protagonist in Missing, Holly is a tenacious investigator who must cut through layers of deception and personal tragedy to uncover the truth behind a missing person case.
The Falling Woman
Pat Murphy · Book · 2013
Much like the mother-daughter dynamic at the heart of Missing, this story explores the complicated emotional fallout and lingering guilt that define a fractured relationship across long distances.
The Last Thing He Told Me
Laura Dave · Book · 2023
If the mystery of a vanishing loved one kept you hooked in Missing, you will find a similar sense of urgency as this woman uncovers secrets to find her husband.
Follow Her Home
Steph Cha · Book · 2013
Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, this story mirrors the amateur sleuthing and investigative determination that made the protagonist of Missing so compelling as she uncovers deep family secrets.
Series on the same thread
Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter
Series · 2024
This documentary captures the same relentless maternal drive seen in Missing, documenting a real-world search for a missing daughter that unearths buried family trauma and long-held secrets.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Matt Fraction · Series · 2023
Just as the digital investigation in Missing leads to a much larger conspiracy, this series follows a woman uncovering hidden family truths amidst a massive, global-scale mystery.
School Spirits
Nate Trinrud · Series · 2023
This series shares the central conceit of Missing by focusing on a protagonist who must navigate a complex mystery surrounding her own disappearance through persistent, methodical investigation.
Podcasts on the same thread
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
The investigative intensity that defines Missing is present in this podcast, which tracks the high-stakes, systematic search for a woman who vanished from her apartment without a trace.
Your Own Backyard
Chris Lambert · Podcast · 2023
Those who appreciated the procedural focus of Missing will find this deep dive into a cold case equally gripping, as it relies on meticulous evidence gathering to find justice.
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Common questions
Is Missing a standalone film?
Yes, Missing is a standalone 2023 movie. It follows the story of June, a young woman using digital technology to locate her mother who disappeared while on vacation in Colombia. There are no other versions or direct sequels to this specific story in the current catalog.
How does June search for her mother in Missing?
In Missing, June uses the latest technology at her fingertips to conduct digital sleuthing from Los Angeles. Because she is hindered by international red tape while her mother is in Colombia, she relies on her creative digital skills to uncover answers about the disappearance.
Where does the plot of Missing take place?
The primary setting for the disappearance in Missing is Colombia, where the mother is vacationing with her new boyfriend. Meanwhile, the protagonist June remains in Los Angeles, where she manages the search for answers using her computer and various digital tools from thousands of miles away.
What is the primary conflict in Missing?
The central conflict in Missing involves June attempting to find her mother after she vanishes during a trip to Colombia. June faces significant obstacles, including international red tape and the realization that her digital investigation creates more questions than answers as she tries to find her mother.