---
title: "What We Found"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/what-we-found-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 664553
imdb_id: "tt7179594"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 31
content_rating: "NR"
---

# What We Found (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/what-we-found-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

What We Found is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Freestyle Digital Media, Reconstruction Pictures, Create Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two freshmen investigate a classmate’s sudden disappearance at a gritty Baltimore high school."

### Why Watch
- Engaging teen mystery set in a realistic high school environment
- Directed by Ben Hickernell with a suspenseful tone
- Features performances by Elizabeth Mitchell and James Ransone

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is nearly two hours, which may feel long for some viewers
- The film is not rated, so content warnings are unclear
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains suspenseful and potentially unsettling scenes, suitable for mature teen audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, mystery, coming-of-age, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ben Hickernell
- **Networks / Studios**: Freestyle Digital Media, Reconstruction Pictures, Create Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jordan Aaron Hall** as *Marcus Jackson*
- **Oona Laurence** as *Holly*
- **Brandon Larracuente** as *Clay Howard*
- **Julian Shatkin** as *Grant*
- **Giorgia Whigham** as *Cassie Williams*
- **Yetide Badaki** as *Alex Jackson*
- **James Ransone** as *Sgt. Steven Mohler*
- **Elizabeth Mitchell** as *Capt. Katherine Hilman*
- **Casey Hartnett** as *Emily Hilman*
- **Antino Crowley-Kamenwati** as *Razor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is "What We Found"?
It is classified as an American thriller film.

### Q: Who wrote and directed the movie?
Ben Hickernell is both the writer and director.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2020.

### Q: Who are the main cast members?
The cast includes Elizabeth Mitchell, James Ransone, and Brandon Larracuente.

### Q: What is the basic plot premise?
Friends Marcus and Holly, freshman students, investigate the mysterious disappearance of senior Cassie at their Baltimore high school.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [What We Found — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/664553)
- [What We Found (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_We_Found_(film))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*