The Vanishing (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1993, The Vanishing is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by George Sluizer, running about 109 minutes. “If someone you loved mysteriously vanished how far out of your mind would you go to find them?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The boyfriend of an abducted woman never gives up the search as the abductor looks on.
Who’s in it. The Vanishing stars Kiefer Sutherland as Jeff Harriman, Jeff Bridges as Barney Cousins, Nancy Travis as Rita Baker and Sandra Bullock as Diane Shaver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Vanishing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vanishing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vanishing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vanishing (1993)?
- In US, The Vanishing is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vanishing worth watching?
- The Vanishing holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vanishing?
- The Vanishing stars Kiefer Sutherland, Jeff Bridges, Nancy Travis, Sandra Bullock and Park Overall.
- When was The Vanishing released?
- The Vanishing was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.