Wilt (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Wilt is a comedy and crime film directed by Michael Tuchner, running about 92 minutes. “Has the shocking truth about Henry Wilt been inflated?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Henry Wilt is a more or less failed teacher who fantasizes about murdering his dominant, non-attentive wife Eva. At a party who gets stuck in an inflatable doll and makes a complete fool of himself. Eventually, he dumps the doll in a hole at a building site. However, he has been witnessed getting rid of the doll and when his wife disappears on the night after the party, the police and Inspector Flint have strong suspicions on Mr Wilt.
Who’s in it. Wilt stars Mel Smith as Inspector Flint, Griff Rhys Jones as Henry Wilt, Alison Steadman as Eva and Roger Lloyd Pack as Dr Pittman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Wilt 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 Wilt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wilt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wilt (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wilt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wilt worth watching?
- Wilt holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wilt?
- Wilt stars Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Alison Steadman, Roger Lloyd Pack and Diana Quick.
- When was Wilt released?
- Wilt was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.