París-Tombuctú (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1999, París-Tombuctú is a comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. The frustration and vital weariness of Michel des Assantes, a prestigious plastic surgeon in Paris, is unbearable: he has a wife whom he does not love, a son who is foreign to him and friends whom he despises but, at the same time, he is incapable of taking his own life. One day, he buys a bike from a bizarre cyclist who was to make the Paris-Timbuktu route and sets out to make the journey: then, Timbuktu becomes for him the Promised Land.
Who’s in it. París-Tombuctú stars Michel Piccoli as Michel des Assantes, Concha Velasco as Trini, Amparo Soler Leal as Encarna and Juan Diego as Boronat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, París-Tombuctú 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 París-Tombuctú page.
If you liked it. Fans of París-Tombuctú tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch París-Tombuctú (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for París-Tombuctú change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is París-Tombuctú worth watching?
- París-Tombuctú holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in París-Tombuctú?
- París-Tombuctú stars Michel Piccoli, Concha Velasco, Amparo Soler Leal, Juan Diego and Santiago Segura.
- When was París-Tombuctú released?
- París-Tombuctú was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.