The Vanishing (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1988, The Vanishing is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by George Sluizer, running about 106 minutes. “Who Has Seen This Woman?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation. They stop at a busy service station and Saskia is abducted. After three years and no sign of Saskia, Rex begins receiving letters from the abductor.
Who’s in it. The Vanishing stars Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu as Raymond Lemorne, Gene Bervoets as Rex Hofman, Johanna ter Steege as Saskia Wagter and Gwen Eckhaus as Lieneke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Vanishing has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. 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 (1988)?
- In US, The Vanishing is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. 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 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Vanishing?
- The Vanishing stars Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege, Gwen Eckhaus and Pierre Forget.
- When was The Vanishing released?
- The Vanishing was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.