Waiting... (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Waiting... is a 2005 comedy directed by Rob McKittrick, starring Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $18.6 million worldwide on a $3 million budget. Critics gave it 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10. Stream it on Fawesome and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Rob McKittrick
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- Budget
- $3M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Waiting... About?
The premise of Waiting... without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the tragic events of 9/11, "Waiting..." portrays the experiences of several families as they confront loss and attempt to rebuild their lives. The film explores the challenges of grief, the search for stability, and the surprising moments of humor that arise during difficult times. Through shared adversity, these individuals find strength and connection, illustrating the enduring power of hope and resilience in the face of immense tragedy.
Waiting... Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female pubic hair
- waiter
- dishwasher
- cook
- restaurant
- vagina
- female nudity
- merkin wig
- female frontal nudity
- waitress
- male frontal nudity
- customer
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- gross out comedy
- sundae
- riverside community college
- five second rule
- hairy armpit
- crude humor comedy
- camera
- blonde
- spitting
- spitting on food
- putting dandruff on food
- job
- occupation
- resturant
- blue eyeshadow
- eyeshadow
- bathroom
- can't pee
- unable to urinate
- whip cream
- cult film
- bare chested man
- lesbian character
- german language spoken
- homosexual character
- male genitalia
- gay character
- flashing
- restaurant chain
- generation y
- down syndrome
- 2000s
- cooler
- sterilization
- chicken leg
- work schedule
- counseling
- bacon
Where to Watch Waiting...
Stream it on Fawesome and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Waiting... Cast
Ryan Reynolds leads the cast, with Anna Faris. Directed by Rob McKittrick.
- Director Rob McKittrick
Waiting... Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Waiting... 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 30 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 63% User score
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Waiting... Plot Summary
What happens in Waiting... from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Young employees at Shenaniganz restaurant band together to fend off the monotony of adulthood through their hilarious shenanigans. The film unfolds during the chaotic first day of a new worker, giving viewers a glimpse into the amusing and often ridiculous ways the waitstaff, including waiters and cooks, pass the time.
Full summary
The whole story of Waiting..., scene by scene
Waiting... Box Office & Budget
Waiting... grossed $18.6 million worldwide on a $3 million budget, 6.2 times what it cost. $16.1 million came from the US and Canada and $2.5 million (13%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$18.6M
6.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $16.1M
- International
- $2.5M
- Budget
- $3M
Waiting... Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Waiting....
How Well Do You Know Waiting...?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character that feels stuck in life?
Cars in Waiting...
8 cars on screen, including the 1992 Honda Civic and the 1983 Chevrolet C-30.
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1992 Honda Civic Important role -
1983 Chevrolet C-30 Minor role -
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role -
1990 Honda Accord Minor role
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Waiting... FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Waiting..., each answered in a sentence.
How long is Waiting...?
Waiting... runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Waiting... released?
Waiting... was released on October 7, 2005.
Who directed Waiting...?
Waiting... was directed by Rob McKittrick.
More films by Rob McKittrick Who is in the cast of Waiting...?
Waiting... stars Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris.
Where can I watch Waiting...?
In the US, Waiting... is streaming on Fawesome, Kanopy and MovieSphere+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Waiting... make at the box office?
Waiting... grossed $18.6 million worldwide ($16.1 million domestic, $2.5 million international) on a budget of $3 million.
How is Waiting... rated?
Waiting... has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 30 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Waiting... have a post-credit scene?
No. Waiting... has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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