Twentynine Palms (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2003, Twentynine Palms is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Bruno Dumont, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. David, an independent photographer, and Katia, an unemployed woman, leave Los Angeles, en route to the southern California desert, where they search a natural set to use as a backdrop for a magazine photo shoot. They find a motel in the town of Twentynine Palms and spend their days in their sport-utility vehicle, discovering the Joshua Tree Desert, and losing themselves on nameless roads and trails. Frantically making love all the time and almost everywhere, they regularly fight, then kiss and make up, with little else going on in their empty relationship and quite ordinary daily life--until something horrible and hideous brutally puts an end to their trip.
Who’s in it. Twentynine Palms stars Yekaterina Golubeva as Katia and David Wissak as David.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Twentynine Palms has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twentynine Palms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twentynine Palms tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twentynine Palms (2003)?
- In GB, Twentynine Palms is available to stream on BFI Player, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Twentynine Palms worth watching?
- Twentynine Palms holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twentynine Palms?
- Twentynine Palms stars Yekaterina Golubeva and David Wissak.
- When was Twentynine Palms released?
- Twentynine Palms was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.