The Vanishing
1988, Dutch. Directed by George Sluizer.
Who Has Seen This Woman?
Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation when they stop at a busy service station. Saskia is abducted in broad daylight and three years pass with no answers or closure surrounding her disappearance. Rex has nearly given up all hope when he suddenly begins receiving letters from her abductor.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Vanishing
The Vanishing isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- George SluizerDirector
- Bernard-Pierre DonnadieuRaymond Lemorne
- Gene BervoetsRex Hofman
- Johanna ter SteegeSaskia Wagter
- Gwen EckhausLieneke
- Pierre ForgetFarmer Laurent
- Bernadette Le SachéSimone Lemorne
- Tania LatarjetDenise Lemorne
- Lucille GlennGabrielle Lemorne
- Roger SouzaManager
- Caroline AppéréCashier
- Didier RoussetTV Journalist
- Raphaëline GoupilleauGisèle Marzin
Details
- Released
- 27 October 1988
- Original title
- Spoorloos
- Country
- Netherlands, France, Germany
- Written by
- Tim Krabbé, George Sluizer
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The Vanishing: quick answers
Is The Vanishing worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 910 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Vanishing?
The Vanishing runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Vanishing have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Vanishing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Vanishing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Vanishing is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Vanishing on?
The Vanishing isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Vanishing?
If you liked The Vanishing, try Marshland, 8MM, Gone Girl.
Who directed The Vanishing?
The Vanishing (1988) was directed by George Sluizer and stars Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege.