Das tollste Kaufhaus der Welt (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1999, Das tollste Kaufhaus der Welt is a drama and familie film directed by Jane Prowse, running about 74 minutes.

What it’s about. Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternative place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels.

Who’s in it. Das tollste Kaufhaus der Welt stars Dervla Kirwan as Mum, Elizabeth Earl as Livvy, Holly Earl as Angeline and Peter Capaldi as Mr. Whiskers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Das tollste Kaufhaus der Welt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das tollste Kaufhaus der Welt page.

If you liked it. Fans of Das tollste Kaufhaus der Welt tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.