Where to start
The Missing
4 versions · originally a film, 2003
The Missing explores the harrowing, transformative psychological toll on families and investigators when a loved one vanishes without a trace.
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The Missing (2014)
The original movie
The Missing
Ron Howard · Film · 2003
The Missing (2003) is a gritty Western that focuses on the strained reconciliation between a mother and her estranged father as they hunt for a kidnapped daughter in the wilderness.
2014 series
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Harry Williams · Series · 2014
The Missing (2014) is a masterfully crafted anthology series that dissects the long-term emotional devastation of child abduction across multiple timelines, making it essential for viewers seeking high-stakes, character-driven narrative depth.
2019 series
Baptiste
Harry Williams · Series · 2019
Baptiste (2019) narrows the lens to the obsessive, relentless nature of the investigator, offering a dark and singular character study for those interested in the toll of detective work on one man.
Adaptation (podcast)
The Missing
Podcast
The Missing (podcast) pivots to reality, utilizing true crime reporting to engage listeners in actual cold cases, providing a sobering, interactive experience for those who prefer real-world investigative advocacy over fiction.
Common questions
Is The Missing movie from 2003 related to the 2014 TV show?
No, the 2003 film The Missing is a separate project from the 2014 television series titled The Missing. They share the same title but represent distinct stories and productions with no narrative connection between the movie and the television series.
Does the TV series The Missing connect to the show Baptiste?
Yes, the television series Baptiste is a spin-off of the 2014 series The Missing. It features the same lead character, Julien Baptiste, continuing his investigative work in a new narrative setting following the conclusion of the events depicted in the original series.
What is the correct order to watch The Missing and Baptiste?
You should watch the two seasons of the television series The Missing before starting the spin-off series Baptiste. This order allows you to follow the character development of the lead investigator as his story transitions from the events of the original show into his own dedicated series.
Is there a podcast version of The Missing?
Yes, there is a podcast titled The Missing. While it shares the same name as the 2003 film and the 2014 television series, it is a separate media production and does not serve as a direct adaptation or continuation of the visual works.