Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- brooding
- eerie
- paranoid
- late night mystery viewing
- arthouse thriller night
What critics said
Critics broadly found an atmospheric and entertaining Canadian noir with intriguing ideas, though some felt its convoluted plotting and uneven execution diminished its impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Abby’s investigation begins with a fragmented childhood recollection of a kidnapping whose reality remains uncertain.
Niagara Falls appears as a landscape of gaudy attractions, fading motels, diners, and shadowy alleys.
Abby’s compulsion to reconcile her past escalates while she investigates the suspected kidnapping.
The film’s neon, grime, mystery, and unstable perception create a dreamlike Canadian noir atmosphere.
Films like Disappearance at Clifton Hill, and why
Mulholland Drive
psychological mystery, unreliable memory, and neon-noir atmosphere
Blue Velvet
small-town crime investigation, distorted perception, and surreal noir mood
Personal Shopper
female-led psychological thriller built around obsession, fractured identity, and ambiguous evidence
Movie Details
- Director
- Albert Shin
- Release Date
- 2020-02-28
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (121)
Cast
- Tuppence Middleton
- Hannah Gross
- David Cronenberg
- Andy McQueen
- Noah Reid
- Dan Lett
- Aaron Poole
- Eric Johnson
- Marie-Josée Croze
- Paulino Nunes
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Sundance Now
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Disappearance at Clifton Hill about?
- A grieving woman returns to Niagara Falls and plunges into a feverish investigation of a childhood kidnapping that may exist only in her fractured memory.
- What is Disappearance at Clifton Hill like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Disappearance at Clifton Hill as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Disappearance at Clifton Hill violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Disappearance at Clifton Hill as mild.
- What did critics think of Disappearance at Clifton Hill?
- Critics broadly found an atmospheric and entertaining Canadian noir with intriguing ideas, though some felt its convoluted plotting and uneven execution diminished its impact.
- Which films are like Disappearance at Clifton Hill?
- Films with a similar feel include Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, and Personal Shopper.
- How long is Disappearance at Clifton Hill?
- Disappearance at Clifton Hill runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Disappearance at Clifton Hill?
- In United States, Disappearance at Clifton Hill streams on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Sundance Now.
