Before We Vanish (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2017, Before We Vanish is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, running about 129 minutes. “Don't let them into your head.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Narumi is on bad terms with her husband, Shinji, when, one day, Shinji goes missing. He comes back a couple of days later, but he seems like a totally different person, and he is now gentle and tender. He goes for a walk every day. Meanwhile, journalist Sakurai covers the story of a family that was brutally murdered, when an unexplained phenomenon takes place. Shinji Kase tells his wife that he came to Earth to invade.
Who’s in it. Before We Vanish stars Masami Nagasawa as Narumi Kase, Ryuhei Matsuda as Shinji Kase, Mahiro Takasugi as Amano and Yuri Tsunematsu as Akira Tachibana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Before We Vanish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before We Vanish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before We Vanish tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before We Vanish (2017)?
- In US, Before We Vanish is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Before We Vanish worth watching?
- Before We Vanish holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before We Vanish?
- Before We Vanish stars Masami Nagasawa, Ryuhei Matsuda, Mahiro Takasugi, Yuri Tsunematsu and Hiroki Hasegawa.
- When was Before We Vanish released?
- Before We Vanish was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.