Title: The Vanishing of Sidney Hall
Year: 2017
Director: Shawn Christensen
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 119 minutes
Box Office Revenue: Not widely released theatrically
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Cast: Logan Lerman, Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler, Michelle Monaghan, Nathan Lane
The Vanishing of Sidney Hall is a psychological drama that follows the life of a young and enigmatic writer, Sidney Hall (Logan Lerman), whose bestselling novel catapults him to literary fame. However, his sudden success brings unforeseen consequences, leading to his mysterious disappearance. As the movie unfolds, it navigates through three distinct timelines—his teenage years, his rise to stardom, and the events following his vanishing—gradually revealing the burdens of his past and the dark truths he has tried to escape. Featuring stellar performances and a thought-provoking narrative, the film delves into themes of trauma, love, and the cost of artistic brilliance.
