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Waiting to Exhale

Seen it?

1995 | 127 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 5 times its budget, but a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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 As Good as It Gets or Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    60% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $81 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 357K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Forest Whitaker

  • Whitney HoustonSavannah
  • Angela BassettBernadine
  • Loretta DevineGloria
  • Lela RochonRobin
  • Gregory HinesMarvin
  • Dennis HaysbertKenneth
  • Mykelti WilliamsonTroy
  • Michael BeachJohn, Sr.
  • LeonRussell
  • Wendell PierceMichael