Waffle Street (2015): Cast & Plot
Waffle Street is a 2015 comedy drama directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms, starring Ernie Lively as Wright Adams, James Lafferty and Danny Glover. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Side Gig Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Waffle Street About?
The premise of Waffle Street without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After losing his position as a vice president at a major hedge fund, Jimmy Adams finds himself working as a waiter at a bustling waffle shop. There, he encounters Edward, a former convict and experienced grill cook, who imparts valuable lessons about life, money, and the importance of perseverance amidst the chaotic environment of the 24-hour diner.
Waffle Street Cast & Characters
Ernie Lively leads the cast as Wright Adams, with James Lafferty as Jimmy Adams and Danny Glover as Edward Collins. Directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Eshom Nelms
- Co-director Ian Nelms
- Ernie Lively as Wright Adams
- James Lafferty as Jimmy Adams
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Danny Glover as Edward Collins - Julie Gonzalo as Becky Adams
Also Starring in Waffle Street
· 6 more- Dale Dickey Crazy Kathy
- Marshall Bell Miles Drake III
- Melanie Stone Peyton Allison
- Paul D. Hunt Paul Roose
- Katie Cockrell Capri Kingsley
- Traton Nelms Jimmy Jr
Waffle Street Plot Summary
What happens in Waffle Street from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Following the 2008 financial crisis, Jimmy Adams, James Lafferty — a former Wall Street hedge fund manager — is laid off. Plagued by guilt over his role in the crisis, he resolves to pursue work that feels more honest and rewarding.
After trying several blue-collar roles with little luck, he lands a night-shift server job at Papa’s Chicken and Waffles, a 24-hour diner chain. He discovers that many of his colleagues are ex-convicts, yet he forms an unlikely friendship with the restaurant’s seasoned short-order cook, Edward Collins, Danny Glover, who becomes a true mentor and offers practical life lessons about hard work and money from a fresh perspective.
Full summary
The whole story of Waffle Street, scene by scene
Waffle Street Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Waffle Street.
How Well Do You Know Waffle Street?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What event triggers the protagonist's career change?
Cars in Waffle Street
2 cars on screen: the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet B8 and the 2006 Buick Lucerne.
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2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet B8 Minor role -
2006 Buick Lucerne Background role
Waffle Street Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “와플 스트리트” and “Nouveau job pour une nouvelle vie”.
- Also known as
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- 와플 스트리트
- Nouveau job pour une nouvelle vie
- Repartir à zéro
- Lekce života
- A Waffle Street farkasa
- 华夫格街
- Вафельная улица
- Wpadnij na gofra
- Tornar a començar
- Живот наопаки
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Waffle Street FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Waffle Street, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Waffle Street?
Waffle Street runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Waffle Street released?
Waffle Street was released on September 24, 2015.
Who directed Waffle Street?
Waffle Street was directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms.
More films by Eshom Nelms Who is in the cast of Waffle Street?
Waffle Street stars Ernie Lively as Wright Adams, James Lafferty as Jimmy Adams and Danny Glover as Edward Collins, among 10 credited actors.
Does Waffle Street have a post-credit scene?
No. Waffle Street has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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