The Vanishing (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2019, The Vanishing is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Kristoffer Nyholm, running about 108 minutes. “What's left when the light goes out?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three lighthouse keepers on an uninhabited island off the coast of Scotland discover something that isn't theirs to keep.
Who’s in it. The Vanishing stars Gerard Butler as James, Peter Mullan as Thomas, Connor Swindells as Donald and Søren Malling as Locke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Vanishing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 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 (2019)?
- In US, The Vanishing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 The Vanishing worth watching?
- The Vanishing holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vanishing?
- The Vanishing stars Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan, Connor Swindells, Søren Malling and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson.
- When was The Vanishing released?
- The Vanishing was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.