The Missing (2003)

6.5R137 minDirector: Ron Howard

2003 film by Ron Howard

The Missing is a 2003 American Western film directed by Ron Howard and starring Tommy Lee Jones and Cate Blanchett. It is based on Thomas Eidson's 1995 novel The Last Ride. Set in 1885 New Mexico Territory, the film is notable for the authentic use of the Apache language by various actors, some of whom spent long hours studying it. It was produced by Columbia Pictures, Revolution Studios and Imagine Entertainment and released by Sony Pictures Releasing on November 26, 2003. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office bomb, grossing $38.4 million against a $60 million budget.

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What is The Missing about?
The Missing (2003) — In 19th-century New Mexico, a father (Tommy Lee Jones) comes back home, hoping to reconcile with his adult daughter Maggie (Cate Blanchett). Maggie's daughter is kidnapped, forcing father and estranged daughter to work together to get her back.
Is The Missing based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Missing scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.