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The Vanishing

5.820191h 48mRMovieThrillerMystery

Three lighthouse keepers on an uninhabited island off the coast of Scotland discover something that isn't theirs to keep.

DirectorKristoffer Nyholm
WritersCelyn Jones·Joe Bone
ProducersGerard Butler·Andy Evans

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Cast · Directed by Kristoffer Nyholm

GBGerard Butler
Gerard Butler
James
PMPeter Mullan
Peter Mullan
Thomas
CSConnor Swindells
Connor Swindells
Donald
SMSøren Malling
Søren Malling
Locke
ÓÓÓlafur Darri Ólafsson
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Boor
GLGary Lewis
Gary Lewis
Kenny
EKEmma King
Emma King
Mary
KDKen Drury
Ken Drury
Duncan
GK
Gary Kane
Gherd
RG
Roderick Gilkison
Galley Hand

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The Vanishing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Vanishing?

The Vanishing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate+ and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Vanishing on Netflix?

No, The Vanishing is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Lionsgate+.

Is The Vanishing on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Vanishing is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Vanishing for free?

The Vanishing is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Plex in United States.

Is The Vanishing based on a true story?

Yes — The Vanishing is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).