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Waitress

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2007 | 105 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 15 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Little Children or The Invite, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A small town waitress stuck in a lousy marriage finds love when an exciting out-of-towner enters her life.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $22 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 256K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Adrienne Shelly

  • Keri RussellJenna Hunterson
  • Nathan FillionDr. Jim Pomatter
  • Andy GriffithOld Joe
  • Cheryl HinesBecky
  • Adrienne ShellyDawn Williams
  • Jeremy SistoEarl Hunterson
  • Eddie JemisonOgie Anhorn
  • Lew TempleCal
  • Darby StanchfieldFrancine Pomatter
  • Cindy DrummondHospital Nurse