Tuvalu (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Tuvalu is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by Veit Helmer, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in a dilapidated indoor swimming pool (the Central Baths in Sofia), the film details the efforts of Anton, a clueless dreamer who yearns to sail the world, and Martha, the button obsessed cashier, to maintain the illusion for Anton's blind father that business is thriving. Working to sabotage their efforts is Gregor - Anton's brother - an amoral developer who is determined to raze the entire town and construct a sprawling condominium complex. Gregor engineers an accident that seems certain to doom the business and in the process steals away Eva, the beautiful woman of Anton's dreams. Will Gregor's dastardly plan succeed?
Who’s in it. Tuvalu stars Denis Lavant as Anton, Philippe Clay as Karl, Terrence Gillespie as Gregor and E.J. Callahan as Inspektor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Tuvalu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tuvalu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tuvalu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tuvalu (1999)?
- In US, Tuvalu is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tuvalu worth watching?
- Tuvalu holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tuvalu?
- Tuvalu stars Denis Lavant, Philippe Clay, Terrence Gillespie, E.J. Callahan and Đoko Rosić.
- When was Tuvalu released?
- Tuvalu was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.