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The Vanishing of Sidney Hall

2018Movie2 h 0 minR

43
WeakGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

It's all about beginnings.

Over the course of 12 years, and three stages of life, Sidney Hall falls in love, writes the book of a generation and then disappears without a trace.

Feels like

  • Literary Mystery
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Psychological Drama
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Coming-of-Age Themes
  • Character-Driven
  • Introspective
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

Crew

Music by
Darren Morze

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 2, 2018 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
March 2, 2018
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

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Questions about The Vanishing of Sidney Hall

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Where can I stream The Vanishing of Sidney Hall?

In the United States, The Vanishing of Sidney Hall is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is The Vanishing of Sidney Hall worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 18). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (15).

Is The Vanishing of Sidney Hall good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.