Disappearing Acts (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2000, Disappearing Acts is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, running about 115 minutes. “Real love. Real life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zora Banks is a school teacher and aspiring singer hoping to become a successful star while taking a break from heartache. Franklin Swift is a down-on-his-luck construction worker and not-quite divorced father of two hoping to start his own business. The two meet and fall in love and during the course of the stormy relationship, they both come to some startling conclusions about love and each other.
Who’s in it. Disappearing Acts stars Sanaa Lathan as Zora Banks, Wesley Snipes as Franklin Swift, CCH Pounder as Mrs. Swift and Clark Johnson as Jimmy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Disappearing Acts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Disappearing Acts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Disappearing Acts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Disappearing Acts (2000)?
- In US, Disappearing Acts is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Disappearing Acts worth watching?
- Disappearing Acts holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Disappearing Acts?
- Disappearing Acts stars Sanaa Lathan, Wesley Snipes, CCH Pounder, Clark Johnson and Regina Hall.
- When was Disappearing Acts released?
- Disappearing Acts was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.