The Search
1948, English. Directed by Fred Zinnemann.
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In postwar Germany, a displaced Czech boy, separated from his family during wartime, is befriended by an American GI while the boy's mother desperately searches for him.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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7.1/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Search
The Search is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Fred ZinnemannDirector
- Montgomery CliftRalph Stevenson
- Ivan JandlKarel Malik aka 'Jim'/'Jimmy'
- Aline MacMahonMrs. Murray
- Wendell CoreyJerry Fisher
- Jarmila NovotnáHannah Malik
- Mary PattonMrs. Fisher
- Ewart G. MorrisonMr. Crookes
- Leopold BorkowskiJoel Markowsky
- Claude GambierRaoul Dubois
- William RogersTom Fisher
- Fred ZinnemannInterpreter (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 March 1948
- Country
- Switzerland, United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Schweizer
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The Search: quick answers
Is The Search worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Search?
The Search runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Search have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Search. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Search parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Search is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Search on?
The Search is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Search?
If you liked The Search, try The Island on Bird Street, The Zone of Interest, Woman in Gold.
Who directed The Search?
The Search (1948) was directed by Fred Zinnemann and stars Montgomery Clift, Ivan Jandl, Aline MacMahon.