Bunker Palace Hotel (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 6.3

Bunker Palace Hotel poster

Released in 1989, Bunker Palace Hotel is a science fiction film directed by Enki Bilal, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. In an imaginary dictature of a futuristic world, rebellion has broken out. The men in power scramble to the Bunker Palace Hotel, a bunker built long ago for just this kind of contingency. But a rebel spy sneaks in, and although her nature is very quickly suspected, she is left to observe the raving of the decadent power class, who keeps wondering what happened to their leader, who has failed to show up.

Who’s in it. Bunker Palace Hotel stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as Holm, Carole Bouquet as Clara, Maria Schneider as Muriel and Roger Dumas as Zarka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Bunker Palace Hotel 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 Bunker Palace Hotel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bunker Palace Hotel tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bunker Palace Hotel (1989)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bunker Palace Hotel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bunker Palace Hotel worth watching?
Bunker Palace Hotel holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bunker Palace Hotel?
Bunker Palace Hotel stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Carole Bouquet, Maria Schneider, Roger Dumas and Yann Collette.
When was Bunker Palace Hotel released?
Bunker Palace Hotel was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.