The Lady Vanishes (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1938, The Lady Vanishes is a comedy, thriller and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 96 minutes. “Comedy! Chills! Chuckles! in a Mystery Express!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a train headed for England a group of travelers is delayed by an avalanche. Holed up in a hotel in a fictional European country, young Iris befriends elderly Miss Froy. When the train resumes, Iris suffers a bout of unconsciousness and wakes to find the old woman has disappeared. The other passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to investigate with another traveler and, as the pair sleuth, romantic sparks fly.
Who’s in it. The Lady Vanishes stars Margaret Lockwood as Iris Matilda Henderson, Michael Redgrave as Gilbert Redman, May Whitty as Miss Froy and Paul Lukas as Dr. Hartz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Lady Vanishes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady Vanishes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady Vanishes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady Vanishes (1938)?
- In US, The Lady Vanishes is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lady Vanishes worth watching?
- The Lady Vanishes holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lady Vanishes?
- The Lady Vanishes stars Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, May Whitty, Paul Lukas and Basil Radford.
- When was The Lady Vanishes released?
- The Lady Vanishes was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.