Waitress (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Waitress is a 2007 comedy drama starring Keri Russell, Jeremy Sisto and Nathan Fillion. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $22.2 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2008. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Waitress About?
The premise of Waitress without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a small town, Jenna, a pregnant waitress with a talent for baking, seeks solace in creating elaborate pies. Feeling trapped in a joyless marriage, she begins an affair with a charming doctor as a way to find some happiness. As Jenna navigates her complicated situation, she must confront the truths of her life and ultimately find a path toward independence and a taste of freedom.
Waitress Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pregnancy
- waitress
- small town
- unwanted pregnancy
- abusive husband
- unplanned pregnancy
- leaving husband
- extramarital affair
- domestic violence
- doctor patient relationship
- adultery
- single mother
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- pie
- unhappily married woman
- pregnancy test
- marital problem
- southerner
- southern accent
- infidelity
- man hits a woman
- written by director
- written by cast member
- directed by cast member
- actress director writer
- hospital visit
- honking a car horn
- down on her luck
- pregnant waitress
- marriage
- doctor
- gynecologist
- food porn
- female protagonist
- breasts
- unfaithfulness
- title directed by female
- wife hides money from husband
- dinner
- kiss
- bus stop
- horoscope
- hidden money
- ultrasound
- hugging
- slapped in the face
- wedding reception
- pregnant woman's water breaks
- woman in labor
- searching for happiness
- strawberry pie
Where to Watch Waitress
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Waitress Cast
Keri Russell leads the cast, with Jeremy Sisto and Nathan Fillion.
Waitress Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Waitress 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 67% User score
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Waitress Plot Summary
What happens in Waitress 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
Jenna, portrayed by Keri Russell, is a waitress whose life in the American South is overshadowed by her grim marriage to Earl, a man who embodies jealousy, control, and abuse, played by Jeremy Sisto. Employed at Joe’s Pie Diner, Jenna channels her emotions into creating imaginative pies, including the notorious “I Don’t Want Earl’s Baby” pie—a reflection of her unexpected pregnancy. As she dreams of escaping her oppressive circumstances, Jenna secretly saves money to make her getaway.
Full summary
The whole story of Waitress, scene by scene
Waitress Box Office
Waitress grossed $22.2 million worldwide. $19.1 million came from the US and Canada and $3.2 million (14%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$22.2M
- US & Canada
- $19.1M
- International
- $3.2M
Waitress Awards & Nominations
Waitress earned 1 award nomination, including Best Screenplay at the Spirit Awards 2008.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Screenplay
Waitress Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Waitress.
How Well Do You Know Waitress?
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 is the main character Jenna's profession?
Cars in Waitress
10 cars on screen, including the 1991 Dodge Dynasty and the 2003 Ford Focus.
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1991 Dodge Dynasty Important role -
2003 Ford Focus Minor role -
1952 GMC PD 4103 Minor role -
2004 Lexus RX 330 Minor role
Waitress Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Pincérlány - Édesen is csípős” and “La camarera”.
- Also known as
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- Pincérlány - Édesen is csípős
- La camarera
- Garçonete
- Serveuses demandées
- Jennas Kuchen - Für Liebe gibt es kein Rezept
- Jennas Kuchen
- Garson Kız
- Waitress - Ricette d'amore
- Amor aos pedaços
- Servírka
- מלצרית
- Офіціантка
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- 웨이트리스
- Официантка
- Сервитьорка
- Viesmīle
- 女招待
- Kelnerka
- ウェイトレス ～おいしい人生のつくりかた
- รักแท้ไม่ใช่ขนมหวาน
- 女侍情緣
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Waitress FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Waitress, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Waitress?
Waitress runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Waitress released?
Waitress was released on May 2, 2007.
Who is in the cast of Waitress?
Waitress stars Keri Russell, Jeremy Sisto and Nathan Fillion.
Where can I watch Waitress?
In the US, Waitress is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Waitress make at the box office?
Waitress grossed $22.2 million worldwide ($19.1 million domestic, $3.2 million international).
How is Waitress rated?
Waitress has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 75 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was Waitress nominated for any awards?
Waitress received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Waitress have a post-credit scene?
No. Waitress has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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