Waiting for Forever (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Waiting for Forever is a 2011 romantic drama directed by James Keach. It earned $25,517 worldwide on a $5 million budget. Critics gave it 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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- Director
- James Keach
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Freestyle Releasing
- Budget
- $5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Waiting for Forever About?
The premise of Waiting for Forever without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After her father falls ill, former TV actress Emma returns to her hometown and reconnects with Will, her steadfast childhood friend. Will has been a constant presence in her life, pursuing an unusual juggling career while harboring deep affection for Emma. As they navigate the challenges of love, loss, and personal growth, their enduring bond is tested, exploring the nature of devotion and the search for lasting connection.
Waiting for Forever Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- brother brother relationship
- grief
- self acceptance
- orphan
- haunted by the past
- juggler
- personal growth
- male female friendship
- romantic friendship
- lasting friendship
- betrayal
- death of friend's father
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- new boyfriend
- violent death
- boyfriend in jail
- pushy boyfriend
- father disapproves of boyfriend
- false accusation of murder
- true love
- man in love
- love
- young
- job
- actress
- chore
- father figure
- bed
- cancer
- boy
- three word title
- childhood friends
- unemployment
- father son relationship
The Director of Waiting for Forever
Directed by James Keach.
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Director James Keach
More from James Keach
More films directed by James Keach, best-rated first: Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me, Linda and the Mockingbirds, Augie and Blind Dating.
Waiting for Forever Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Waiting for Forever 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 5% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 42%
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Metacritic 26 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.5 /5
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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Waiting for Forever Plot Summary
What happens in Waiting for Forever from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the heartfelt and intense drama of “The Last Kiss,” we follow Emma (Rachel Bilson), a young woman returning to her hometown grappling with the weight of her family legacy following her father Richard’s terminal diagnosis. Her challenging relationship with her mother, Miranda, echoes the painful emotional scars from her childhood that have yet to heal. At the same time, Will (Tom Sturridge), Emma’s childhood best friend who has transformed into a wandering street performer, roams the country, embodying a free-spirited nature that allows him to escape his past.
Full summary
The whole story of Waiting for Forever, scene by scene
Waiting for Forever Box Office & Budget
Waiting for Forever grossed $25,517 worldwide on a $5 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$25.5K
- US & Canada
- $25.5K
- Budget
- $5M
Waiting for Forever Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Waiting for Forever.
How Well Do You Know Waiting for Forever?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary reason Emma returns to her hometown?
Cars in Waiting for Forever
18 cars on screen, including the 1995 Lincoln Town Car and the 2007 Volvo S60.
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1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Waiting for Forever Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Esperar para Sempre” and “Czekajac na wiecznosc”.
- Also known as
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- Esperar para Sempre
- Czekajac na wiecznosc
- Um amor eterno!
- Περιμένω για πάντα
- Esperando por siempre
- В ожидании вечности
- 等到永远
- Sonsuzluğu Beklerken
- אוהב אותך לנצח
- Az örökkévalóságra várva
- Czekając na wieczność
- Вечно очакване
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- В очікуванні вічності
- Laukiant amžinybės, მარადისობის მოლოდინში
- Prieteni din dragoste
- 웨이팅 포 포에버
- 等到永遠
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Waiting for Forever FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Waiting for Forever, each answered in a sentence.
When was Waiting for Forever released?
Waiting for Forever was released on February 4, 2011.
Who directed Waiting for Forever?
Waiting for Forever was directed by James Keach.
More films by James Keach How much did Waiting for Forever make at the box office?
Waiting for Forever grossed $25,517 worldwide on a budget of $5 million.
How is Waiting for Forever rated?
Waiting for Forever has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 5% on Rotten Tomatoes, 26 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Waiting for Forever have a post-credit scene?
No. Waiting for Forever has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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