Stuart (played by Matt Walsh) is a protagonist in Under the Eiffel Tower.
A 50-something salesman fired for excessive drinking who travels to Paris, proposes to Rosalind, and embarks on a cross-France journey with Liam. He develops a romantic relationship with winemaker Louise, attempts to purchase her vineyard for his boss, faces betrayal and conflict when he discovers her marriage, and ultimately returns to France to reconcile with her. Louise (played by Judith Godrèche) appears in Under the Eiffel Tower.
A French winemaker who meets Stuart and Liam on a train. She initially sleeps with Liam but spends time with Stuart, eventually sleeping with him as well. She is revealed to be married to Gerard, feels betrayed by Stuart's business maneuver with the vineyard, closes her winery after his departure, and later reconciles with him. Liam (played by Reid Scott) appears in Under the Eiffel Tower.
A recently divorced Scotsman and Stuart's friend who persuades him to travel across France. He accompanies Stuart on the journey, shares a romantic encounter with Louise, and later engages in a fistfight with Stuart after discovering their mutual involvement with her. Rosalind (played by Dylan Gelula) appears in Under the Eiffel Tower.
A 26-year-old woman to whom 50-something Stuart proposes under the Eiffel Tower. She is shocked by the proposal, declines, and clarifies that she only sees him as a friend, triggering Stuart's initial departure. Gerard (played by Gary Cole) appears in Under the Eiffel Tower.
A man cared for by Louise who hosts a birthday party where Stuart cooks. He is revealed to be Louise's husband and unexpectedly dies, which deeply affects Louise and contributes to her decision to close the winery.
Character Relationship Map: Under the Eiffel Tower
Under the Eiffel Tower (2019) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Stuart
(played by Matt Walsh) — protagonist
A 50-something salesman fired for excessive drinking who travels to Paris, proposes to Rosalind, and embarks on a cross-France journey with Liam. He develops a romantic relationship with winemaker Lou...
Louise
(played by Judith Godrèche) — supporting
A French winemaker who meets Stuart and Liam on a train. She initially sleeps with Liam but spends time with Stuart, eventually sleeping with him as well. She is revealed to be married to Gerard, feel...
Liam
(played by Reid Scott) — supporting
A recently divorced Scotsman and Stuart's friend who persuades him to travel across France. He accompanies Stuart on the journey, shares a romantic encounter with Louise, and later engages in a fistfi...
Rosalind
(played by Dylan Gelula) — supporting
A 26-year-old woman to whom 50-something Stuart proposes under the Eiffel Tower. She is shocked by the proposal, declines, and clarifies that she only sees him as a friend, triggering Stuart's initial...
Gerard
(played by Gary Cole) — supporting
A man cared for by Louise who hosts a birthday party where Stuart cooks. He is revealed to be Louise's husband and unexpectedly dies, which deeply affects Louise and contributes to her decision to clo...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Louise → Gerard
(Family Wife)
Gerard is revealed to be Louise's husband, despite Louise's romantic involvement with Liam and Stuart.
Liam → Louise
(Romantic Encounter)
Louise sleeps with the younger Liam at the winery before spending the next day with Stuart.
Stuart → Louise
(Romantic Partner)
Louise spends increasing time with Stuart, later sleeps with him, and they reconcile after he returns to France.
Stuart → Rosalind
(Romantic Unrequited Suitor)
Stuart proposes to 26-year-old Rosalind under the Eiffel Tower, but she declines and says she sees him only as a friend.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Stuart → Gerard
(Social Birthday Guest)
Stuart stays for Gerard's birthday party and cooks a lamb dinner for the gathering.
Stuart → Liam
(Social Friend)
Stuart tells Liam what happened at the airport, and Liam persuades him to travel across France by train.
Story Analysis
A rejected proposal leads Stuart through romantic confusion, personal loss, and a difficult return to the woman he loves.
Plot Progression
A Proposal Gone Wrong
The Unplanned Journey
Desire at the Winery
Secrets and Betrayals
Return to France
Directed by Archie Borders
Under the Eiffel Tower (2019) · 5.8/10 · comedy, romance
