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Waiting...

2005·Movie
1h 34min·R
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Coming of Age6
  • Romance3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Sound Centrality5

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What happens in the kitchen ends up on the plate.

Young employees at Shenaniganz restaurant collectively stave off boredom and adulthood with their antics.
Workplace ComedyRaunchy HumorSlacker CultureEnsemble CastGross-Out ComedyRestaurant LifeCrude & IrreverentPrank-FilledEarly 2000s Vibe

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Where can I stream Waiting... legally?

Waiting... is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Waiting... worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Waiting... rated?

RStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How long is Waiting...?

1 h 34 min

Waiting... runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Waiting...?

Critics30
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Waiting... higher (70) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Waiting... a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$19 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 6.2 times its budget.

What language is Waiting... in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Waiting...?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Waiting... in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Waiting... use?

Audience SurrogateRevenge Is a Dish Best Served"The Reason You Suck" SpeechJail Bait WaitHope SpotRube Goldberg DeviceThe VoicelessSuddenly ShoutingOne-Word TitleThe OnerBitch in Sheep's ClothingNaïve Newcomerand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Waiting..., including Audience Surrogate, Revenge Is a Dish Best Served, "The Reason You Suck" Speech.