The Vanishing (1993)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

George Sluizer

Producer:

Larry Brezner, Paul Schiff

Writer:

Tim Krabbé, Todd Graff

Runtime:

1hr 49m

Synopsis

The boyfriend of an abducted woman never gives up the search as the abductor looks on.

Cast

  • Jeff Bridges
  • Kiefer Sutherland
  • Nancy Travis
  • Sandra Bullock
  • Park Overall
  • Maggie Linderman
  • Lisa Eichhorn
  • George Hearn
  • Lynn Hamilton
  • Garrett Bennett

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • *SPOILER* In the original 1988 version, when the kidnapper tells the key story of how he jumped from his balcony, he lands on concrete. In this version, he lands on grass. That's this Hollywood remake in a nutshell.

    442 Likes
    Liam Hathaway
    Liam Hathaway

    Director George Sluizer remakes his own Dutch thriller The Vanishing for American audiences, but instead of something on par with the chilling and uncompromising original, we're treated to a subpar Hollywood imitation complete with an ending that's changed from the original…

    176 Likes
    Dawson Joyce
    Dawson Joyce
    Nov 10, 2014

    Complex, tense, and perversely funny. Often overlooked because of comparisons to the original Dutch release. Layers of the mystery unfold in a playful manner that is never overbearing or frustrating. This expertly scored and edited film seems ahead of its time in its…

    72 Likes
    Sofa Sinema
    Sofa Sinema
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    Jan 16, 2023

    The early 90s thriller fest continues. As a movie of its own it’s not bad, as a remake of the original, it’s not good at all. There’s positives to it, it looks good and is nicely acted and has that great early 90s vibe about it, and Jeff Bridges character is rather clever…

    74 Likes
    B E R T
    B E R T
    Jul 26, 2026

    first time ever seeing a serial killer this dumb so many things he did just made zero sense and the ending was so flat and way too easy after all that my biggest mistake was watching the 1993 version instead of the 1988 one 💀 don’t waste two hours on this guys اول مرة…

    71 Likes
    Z🪷
    Z🪷
    Aug 18, 2019

    why would you do this to your own movie

    66 Likes
    ekin
    ekin
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    Aug 9, 2026

    Movie: American audiences are dumb. I'm dumb. Sandy Bullooooooock! For two minutes. Blblblbl 🤪 JEFF BRIDGES ON TOAST! 🕶️🍞 Did someone say toast? I like weather 🥴 Is that a bird? ⸮ ﹖( °ཀo ) .ᐣ ⁇ ¿ Hello Superbatman! (ദ്ദി˙ᗜ˙) Me: Lawdy 🤦🏻‍♀️ I'm gonna have to read…

    61 Likes
    Val
    Val
    Jul 29, 2025

    he’s just like me (obsessed with Sandra Bullock)

    61 Likes
    Gaby
    Gaby
    Apr 15, 2025

    What's odd is that it's a remake of the Dutch–French movie from 1988, directed by the same person. I watched the original 5 years ago and still believe its ending is one of the most terrifying movie conclusions I’ve ever seen. Since I heard the remake has a different…

    56 Likes
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  • MovieDaddy
    MovieDaddy liked
    The Vanishing

    Not bad. An American remake with a more Americanized being. The original is better. Still watchable.

    3Y
    Julie Messina
    Julie Messina loved
    The Vanishing

    Great mystery and insight into the mind of a curious killer…

    4Y
    Jim Greysen
    Jim Greysen is "meh" on
    The Vanishing

    Completely undoes the originals shocking ending.

    11D
  • Kent LeHoullier
    Kent LeHoullier loved
    The Vanishing

    Great suspense thriller with superb acting

    2Y
    sakiya.
    sakiya. loved
    The Vanishing

    i love how he never gave up🤞🏼

    3Y
    Fareehatul
    Fareehatul is "meh" on
    The Vanishing

    Hmm just average for me

    9M
  • Gerben Joustra
    Gerben Joustra loved
    The Vanishing

    Fascinating!

    1Y
    Damien
    Damien liked
    The Vanishing

    Dark

    3Y
    Austin Huff
    Austin Huff is "meh" on
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    Mid

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Metacritic

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Based on 17 Critics
7.3

USER SCORE (7)

Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Reviews
25

The Vanishing is a textbook exercise in the trashing of a nearly perfect film, conducted oddly enough under the auspices of the man who directed it.

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Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
70

Psychological thrillers are only as effective as their villains, and The Vanishing serves up one hell of a specimen.

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Metacritic review by Kenneth Turan
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is The Vanishing (1993)?
The movie is 1hr 49min long.
What's The Vanishing (1993) about?
The boyfriend of an abducted woman never gives up the search as the abductor looks on.
Who's the cast of The Vanishing (1993)?
  • Jeff Bridges as Barney Cousins
  • Kiefer Sutherland as Jeff Harriman
  • Nancy Travis as Rita Baker
  • Sandra Bullock as Diane Shaver
  • Park Overall as Lynn
  • Maggie Linderman as Denise Cousins
  • Lisa Eichhorn as Helene Cousins
  • George Hearn as Arthur Bernard
  • Lynn Hamilton as Miss Carmichael
  • Garrett Bennett as Cop at Gas Station
Who's the director behind The Vanishing (1993)?
George Sluizer directed The Vanishing (1993).
Who produced The Vanishing (1993)?
Larry Brezner and Paul Schiff produced The Vanishing (1993).