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The Wait

2002Movie1 h 12 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

In Montevideo, Sonja cares for her invalid mother, works in a garment factory, and has little going for her. Her neighbor Modesto, an older man who lives alone, types anonymous letters to her.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Aldo Garay
Written by
Henry Trujillo, Sebastián Bednarik, Coral Godoy
Produced by
Coral Godoy, José Pedro Charlo
Music by
Carlos Da Silveira

Everyone

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Facts

September 30, 2002 · 1 h 12 min · Nudity

Released
September 30, 2002
Runtime
1 h 12 min
Content
Nudity
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Uruguay
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Wait worth watching?"

Questions about The Wait

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Wait worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7).

Is The Wait plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Wait good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Wait in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.