The Lady Vanishes (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1979, The Lady Vanishes is a comedy, thriller, mystery and romance film directed by Anthony Page, running about 97 minutes. “Had she vanished into thin air...Or was she never really there?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the eve of World War II, zany heiress Amanda Kelly travels by train to Switzerland. While passing through Germany, she meets a sweet elderly lady, who suddenly vanishes. Distraught, she questions her fellow passengers who claim that the woman was never there. Unsure if it's all in her mind or if there's a more sinister plot afoot, Amanda teams up with photographer Robert Condon to discover the truth.
Who’s in it. The Lady Vanishes stars Cybill Shepherd as Amanda Kelly, Elliott Gould as Robert Condon, Angela Lansbury as Miss Froy and Herbert Lom as Dr. Egon Hartz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Lady Vanishes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1979)?
- In US, The Lady Vanishes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lady Vanishes?
- The Lady Vanishes stars Cybill Shepherd, Elliott Gould, Angela Lansbury, Herbert Lom and Arthur Lowe.
- When was The Lady Vanishes released?
- The Lady Vanishes was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.