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The Lady Vanishes

1979Movie1 h 37 minPG

MysteryThriller
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic42–Rotten Tomatoes33%43%

A gripping, tense mystery movie about mystery and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Had she vanished into thin air...Or was she never really there?

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.

Feels like

  • Mystery Thriller
  • WWII Era
  • Train Journey
  • Vanishing Lady
  • Intrigue and Suspense
  • Character-Driven
  • Period Setting
  • Amateur Detective
  • European Adventure

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Anthony Page
Written by
Ethel Lina White, George Axelrod
Produced by
Tom Sachs
Music by
Philip Martell, Richard Hartley

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Facts

April 30, 1979 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released
April 30, 1979
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Mystery, Thriller, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship Academy, Lingerie Scene, Apathetic Citizens +9

  • Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship Academy
  • Lingerie Scene
  • Apathetic Citizens
  • Gaslighting
  • Those Two Guys
  • Fire-Forged Friends
  • The Conspiracy
  • Agent Scully
  • "Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly Word
  • Big Good
  • It Was Here, I Swear!
  • Sound Stone

12 of 82 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lady Vanishes?"

Questions about The Lady Vanishes

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Where can I stream The Lady Vanishes?

FawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Lady Vanishes is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Lady Vanishes worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is The Lady Vanishes okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Lady Vanishes make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Lady Vanishes good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Lady Vanishes use?

Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship AcademyLingerie SceneApathetic CitizensGaslightingThose Two GuysFire-Forged FriendsThe ConspiracyAgent Scully"Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly WordBig GoodIt Was Here, I Swear!Sound Stoneand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship Academy, Lingerie Scene, and Apathetic Citizens.