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title: "The Lady Vanishes"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-lady-vanishes-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 178146
imdb_id: "tt2183152"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 52
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Lady Vanishes (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-lady-vanishes-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Lady Vanishes" (2013).
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Title: The Lady Vanishes (2013).
Release Date: 03/17/2013 (GB).
Rating: PG.
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, and Horror.
Runtime: 1h 26m.
Director: Diarmuid Lawrence.
Cast: Charles Aitken, Paolo Antonio Simioni, Beatrix Biro, Marta Bolfan.
Plot:
Young socialite Iris Carr befriends an older woman while traveling solo by train.
The woman is described as charming yet enigmatic (Source 2) or a middle-aged English governess (Source 6).
The woman disappears (Source 2/3/6).
Other passengers claim she never existed (Source 2/3) or accuse the girl of hallucinating (Source 6).
Setting: A journey aboard a trans-continental express train

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | BritBox, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Diarmuid Lawrence
- **Networks / Studios**: Pioneer Pictures, BBC, Masterpiece

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tuppence Middleton** as *Iris Carr*
- **Keeley Hawes** as *Laura Parmiter aka Mrs Todhunter*
- **Julian Rhind-Tutt** as *Sir Peveril Brown aka Mr Todhunter*
- **Sandy McDade** as *Edna Barnes*
- **Pip Torrens** as *Reverend Kenneth Barnes*
- **Stephanie Cole** as *Evelyn Floodporter*
- **Gemma Jones** as *Rose Floodporter*
- **Benedikte Hansen** as *The baroness*
- **Jesper Christensen** as *The doctor*
- **Selina Cadell** as *Winifred Froy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Lady Vanishes online?
The Lady Vanishes is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Lady Vanishes worth watching?
The Lady Vanishes holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 52 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Lady Vanishes and when was it released?
The Lady Vanishes is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Lady Vanishes?
The Lady Vanishes was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Lady Vanishes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/178146)
- [The Lady Vanishes (TV Movie 2013) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2183152)
- [The Lady Vanishes (2013) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/178146-the-lady-vanishes/cast)
- [The Lady Vanishes (2013) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-lady-vanishes-2013/credits)
- [Elliott Gould - Videos - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0001285/videogallery/)
- [Film: The Lady Vanishes (Cert U)](https://stockportplaza.co.uk/whats-on/film-the-lady-vanishes-cert-u/)

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