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2023 · 111 min · PG-13

Missing

Directed by Will Merrick, Nicholas D. Johnson · Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Missing (2023) is a Drama film, directed by Will Merrick and Nicholas D. Johnson set in Los Angeles, Cartagena, and Nevada during the 2020s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A murder mystery and con artist, with a tense tone. Themes of family & loyalty and betrayal play out through found footage.

Composer
Julian Scherle
Cinematography
Steven Holleran
Cast
Storm ReidJoaquim de AlmeidaKen LeungAmy LandeckerDaniel HenneyNia LongMegan SuriTim Griffin

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesCartagenaNevada
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
2020s

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder MysteryCon Artist
Themes
Family & LoyaltyBetrayal
Structure
Found Footage
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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