Waiting for the Light
“A comedy about strange events and odd behavior.”
Synopsis
When single mom Kay Harris inherits a failing small-town diner, her eccentric Aunt Zena attempts to liven things up with a 'ghostly' practical joke. But when Zena suddenly suffers a stroke and her spirited prank is mistaken by the townspeople for a spiritual vision, Kay soon discovers that it'll take a real miracle to bring her community and her family back together!
Top Cast
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Shirley MacLaine
Aunt Zena
Teri Garr
Kay
Clancy Brown
Joe
Vincent Schiavelli
Mullins
John Bedford Lloyd
Reverend Stevens
Jeff McCracken
Charlie
Jack McGee
Slim Slater
Colin Baumgartner
Eddie
Hillary Wolf
Emily
Louis Guzzo
National Newscaster
William Dore
Reverend Jones
Amanda Arguello
Screaming Girl #1
Michelle Wartman
Screaming Girl #2
Robert Hardwick
Dr. Kelley
LeChelle Anne Goncalves
Screaming Girl #3
Robin Ginsburg
Miss Hicks
Arthur H. Cahn
Mr. Patterson
Lyn Tyrrell
Woman in Crowd
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Monger
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Monger
- Original Score
- Michael Storey
- Original Title
- Waiting for the Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Epic Productions, Sarliu/Diamant
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Monger
Christopher Monger
Michael Storey
Gabriel Beristain
Éva Gárdos
Ron Bozman, Caldecot Chubb, Edward R. Pressman
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Monger
Screenplay
Judy L. Ruskin
Costume Design
Christopher Monger
Director
Ron Bozman
Producer
Caldecot Chubb
Producer
Michael Storey
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Éva Gárdos
Editor
Phil Peters
Production Design
Isabella B. Van Soest
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for the Light
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What is Waiting for the Light about?
When single mom Kay Harris inherits a failing small-town diner, her eccentric Aunt Zena attempts to liven things up with a 'ghostly' practical joke. But when Zena suddenly suffers a stroke and her spirited prank is mistaken by the townspeople for a spiritual vision, Kay soon discovers that it'll take a real miracle to bring her community and her family back together!
Who directed Waiting for the Light?
Waiting for the Light was directed by Christopher Monger.
Who stars in Waiting for the Light?
The principal cast of Waiting for the Light includes Shirley MacLaine, Teri Garr, Clancy Brown, Vincent Schiavelli, John Bedford Lloyd.
When was Waiting for the Light released and how long is it?
Waiting for the Light was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Waiting for the Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting for the Light was composed by Michael Storey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waiting for the Light?
Waiting for the Light holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).