Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- tense
- paranoid
- foreboding
- late night thriller viewing
- crime movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded Gone as a generic, low-energy thriller whose anonymous direction and formulaic screenplay waste an engaging Amanda Seyfried performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jill insists that her vanished sister has been taken by the same killer who abducted her, while police doubt her account.
Jill's search is driven by her determination to face the serial killer who kidnapped her two years earlier.
The plot foregrounds Jill's mental health, doubts, and alleged delusion as she tries to prove the abduction occurred.
The story revolves around kidnapping evidence, police investigation, and multiple red herrings surrounding the sister's disappearance.
Films like Gone, and why
The Captive
Shared kidnapping mystery, persecuted female protagonist, and suspense built around doubts about the protagonist's account.
The Call
Shared serial-killer investigation, missing-person premise, and tense uncertainty surrounding institutional disbelief.
The Brave One
Shared rape-and-revenge thriller framework, survivor-centered pursuit, and grim psychological suspense.
Movie Details
- Director
- Heitor Dhalia
- Release Date
- 2012-02-23
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (1277)
Cast
- Amanda Seyfried
- Daniel Sunjata
- Sebastian Stan
- Socratis Otto
- Jennifer Carpenter
- Wes Bentley
- Kate Moennig
- Nick Searcy
- Emily Wickersham
- Joel David Moore
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Gone about?
- A traumatized kidnapping survivor launches a desperate hunt for her missing sister while police question whether the old serial killer has truly returned.
- What is Gone like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Gone as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Gone violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Gone as mild.
- What did critics think of Gone?
- Critics broadly regarded Gone as a generic, low-energy thriller whose anonymous direction and formulaic screenplay waste an engaging Amanda Seyfried performance.
- Which films are like Gone?
- Films with a similar feel include The Captive, The Call, and The Brave One.
- How long is Gone?
- Gone runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Gone?
- In United States, Gone streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
