Waiting for Guffman
Seen it?1997 | 84 min | Comedy, Music
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office flop. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved A Mighty Wind, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town musical production go overboard when they learn that Broadway theater agent Mort Guffman will be in attendance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 271K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christopher Guest
- Christopher GuestCorky St. Clair
- Eugene LevyDr. Allan Pearl
- Fred WillardRon Albertson
- Catherine O'HaraSheila Albertson
- Michael HitchcockSteve Stark - Councilman
- Larry MillerGlenn Welsch - Mayor
- Parker PoseyLibby Mae Brown
- Bob BalabanLloyd Miller
- Don LakePhil Burgess - Blaine Historian
- David CrossUFO Expert