Jane Doe: Vanishing Act

Name: Jane Doe: Vanishing Act
Genre: Suburb, Mistaken Identity, Cute Kid, Already Dating
Released: 2005-01-01
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Lea Thompson, Joe Penny, William R. Moses, Jessy Schram, Zack Shada

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The premise

When a lone passenger with vital software disappears from an airplane midair, a mom, who quit Central Security Agency years ago, is secretly called in as consultant to solve the mystery.

How unusual is it?

Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take mistaken identity.

A rare specific

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Who’s in it

Our Girl

Lea Thompson

as Cathy Davis

Our Guy

Joe Penny

as Frank Darnell

You’ve seen this pairing before: Lea Thompson and Joe Penny have made 8 Hallmark movies together.

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

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Directed by

James A. Contner

Written by

Dean Hargrove

Every trope, all in one place

Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 22 to find more movies that do the same thing.

22 tropes in one movie

We counted 22 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Higher-rated than 22% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Jane Doe: Vanishing Act belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

Jane DoePart of the 9-film Jane Doe series.

Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.

BINGOA heartfelt love confessionSomeone cooks or bakes on screenA quiet moment under string lightsSomething magical or supernatural happensSomeone races to catch the other before they leaveA warm hug that lingersSomeone’s guard finally comes downThe two leads are forced to work togetherA scene-stealing cute kidA cosy interior full of warm lightingSomeone apologises and means itA shared errand turns into bonding★A happy endingTwo characters fake being a coupleA calendar reminder raises the stakesAn ex shows up to complicate thingsThe leads laugh at the same momentSomeone gets flustered during small talkA best friend who has all the answersA pep talk that changes everythingA walk-and-talk through townA charming local cafe or dinerA second chance worth takingThe lead works as a writer

Hallmark Bingo

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Twenty-four squares pulled from this movie’s own quirks — the cosy classics, a few only-in-this-one curveballs, and a couple of decoys. Mark them as you watch.

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Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

Cathy Davis
Lead
Former intelligence agent turned consultant
cleverbraveresourceful
Frank Darnell
Supporting
Agency handler
Cathy's former boss who calls her in
authoritativetrusting
Jack Davis
Supporting
Cathy's husband
Spouse
supportive
Russ O'Connor
Supporting
Agency figure
Colleague
Lloyd McMasters
Supporting
Figure in the case
Person connected to the mystery
Susan Davis
Supporting
Family member
Cathy's child

Questions people ask about Jane Doe: Vanishing Act

Where can I watch Jane Doe: Vanishing Act?

Jane Doe: Vanishing Act is available via UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is Jane Doe: Vanishing Act?

Jane Doe: Vanishing Act runs about 1 hour and 32 minutes, and was released in 2005.

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