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Michelle Pfeiffer and Whoopi Goldberg star in this compelling story of the disappearance and strange reappearance of a little boy.
A sensual Italian story of the growing relationship between a missing woman's lover and her best friend. Beautifully shot and very thrilling.
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The brilliant Laurence Olivier is the big name in this haunting tale of a little girl, Bunny, who disappears but leaves no trace of ever existing.
If you're a Benedict Cumberbatch fan, you'll love this dramatic movie about a couple trying to find their lost daughter.
When a couple's car breaks down and a good samaritan offers to help, things do not go according to plan. Kurt Russell sets out on a quest to find his missing wife.
A journalist, played by Daniel Craig, searches for a woman who disappeared 40 years before. As many know, this exciting thriller was originally a bestselling book.
Seemingly unrelated characters come together when they realize that they are all connected to the case of a missing woman.
Winner of the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, this fast-paced psychological drama follows a father desperately searching for his missing daughter. But, of course, all is not as it seems.
Jennifer Lawrence is phenomenal in this chilling story of daughter trying to find her father in the Ozarks.
Two little girls go missing in a complex plot where Hugh Jackman plays the desperate father and Jake Gyllenhaal the detective. A must-see for fans of these actors.
Tommy Lee Jones and Cate Blanchett star in this story of a girl kidnapped by an outlaw Apache member.
Directed by Park Chan-wook, 'Oldboy' is often considered the best Korean film ever made. It's a story of a man who seeks revenge on his kidnapper.
This movie tells of a rural family's existence until the couple's two children disappear in the desert. It stars Joseph Fiennes and Nicole Kidman.
The winner of 32 awards, 'The Orphanage' is a haunting tale of a little boy who goes missing in an old house. It is not a film for the fainthearted.
Brie Larson's performance won her an Oscar for Best Actress in this story of a mother and son who are held captive for seven years.
Morgan Freeman tries to discover the identity of a serial kidnapper in this flick.
A mother pushes the authorities to solve the case of her missing daughter in this Oscar-winning movie.
A mother is made to believe that her child never existed. 'The Forgotten' is a compelling psychological thriller.
Full of spies, murder, and gangs, this film is a must-see for fans of Harrison Ford.
Based on a true story of a boy who went missing in New York, it was the first time a photograph of a lost child was put on a milk carton.
Doubt is cast upon the innocence of a husband when his wife goes missing. But is she really who people think she is?
All is not what it seems in this puzzle of a plot. The clever layers of the storyline make it an exciting watch.
A couple investigate the kidnapping of a little girl in Boston. It was Ben Affleck's first film as a director, and starred his brother Casey Affleck.
A boy tries to find the girl he loves, Margot (played by Cara Delevingne), when she vanishes.
Angelina Jolie is forced to accept another child as her son when her own child goes missing. A battle between the state and a fierce mother ensues, but will she get her real son back?
With an all-star cast, this movie follows the investigation of a series of women who go missing. It slightly resembles the storyline of the TV series 'True Detective.'
The disappearance of some students and their teacher strikes peril in the local town. The cinematography was awarded a BAFTA for its unique style.
For fans of Ross' dad on 'Friends,' this is a must-see. A couple investigate a missing train passenger who no one else seems to remember.
This spooky thriller follows two girls on a biking tour in Argentina until one of them vanishes and things take a turn for the worse.
What would you do if a loved one went missing? The case of a person disappearing makes for a heady watch with mystery, pace, and psychological thrill often featuring in these dark stories. The heart-wrenching nature of loss tests actors' ability to perform, making for some of the best films ever created.
Want to see the best movies made about people who have disappeared? Click through this galley to discover them.
In this heartwrenching movie Russell Crowe travels to Turkey to find his three sons after they went missing in action.
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What would you do if a loved one went missing? The case of a person disappearing makes for a heady watch with mystery, pace, and psychological thrill often featuring in these dark stories. The heart-wrenching nature of loss tests actors' ability to perform, making for some of the best films ever created.
Want to see the best movies made about people who have disappeared? Click through this galley to discover them.