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The Lady Vanishes

1938·Movie
1h 36min·NR
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic988.0Rotten Tomatoes98%88%
IMDb7.7Metacritic988.0Rotten Tomatoes98%88%

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Mystery and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and performances

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Comedy! Chills! Chuckles! in a Mystery Express!

On a train headed for England a group of travelers is delayed by an avalanche. Holed up in a hotel in a fictional European country, young Iris befriends elderly Miss Froy. When the train resumes, Iris suffers a bout of unconsciousness and wakes to find the old woman has disappeared. The other passengers ominously deny Miss Froy ever existed, so Iris begins to investigate with another traveler and, as the pair sleuth, romantic sparks fly.
Classic Mystery ThrillerHitchcockian SuspenseCharming Rom-Com SubplotTrain MysteryWitty British HumorEspionage ConspiracyPacing & WitPre-WWII Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Alfred Hitchcock, Alma Reville, Roy Ward Baker
Written by:
Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat, Ethel Lina White
Produced by:
Edward Black
Composed by:
Sydney Wiles, Charles Williams, Cecil Milner

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Lady Vanishes

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Where can I stream The Lady Vanishes legally?

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The Lady Vanishes is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Fandor, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lady Vanishes worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 98). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lady Vanishes rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Lady Vanishes?

1 h 36 min

The Lady Vanishes runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lady Vanishes?

Critics98
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate The Lady Vanishes higher (98) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Lady Vanishes in?

EnglishItalianGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some Italian, German, French. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Lady Vanishes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lady Vanishes in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Lady Vanishes use?

Truer to the TextChekhov's GunImpairment ShotImpairment ShotBreak the HaughtyAgent ScullyCouldn't Find a PenWhat Happened to the Mouse?Hidden DepthsCreator CameoMissing the Good StuffInstant Sedationand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for The Lady Vanishes, including Truer to the Text, Chekhov's Gun, Impairment Shot.