Waiting...
“What happens in the kitchen ends up on the plate.”
Synopsis
Young employees at Shenaniganz restaurant collectively stave off boredom and adulthood with their antics.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Waiting Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-08-24
Top Cast
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Ryan Reynolds
Monty
Anna Faris
Serena
Justin Long
Dean
David Koechner
Dan
Luis Guzmán
Raddimus
Chi McBride
Bishop
John Francis Daley
Mitch
Kaitlin Doubleday
Amy
Rob Benedict
Calvin
Alanna Ubach
Naomi
Vanessa Lengies
Natasha
Max Kasch
T-Dog
Andy Milonakis
Nick
Dane Cook
Floyd
Jordan Ladd
Danielle
Emmanuelle Chriqui
Tyla
Wendie Malick
Monty's Mom
Monica Monica
Dean's Mom
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 7, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.21x
+$15.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob McKittrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob McKittrick
- Original Score
- Adam Gorgoni
- Original Title
- Waiting...
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.6M
- Production Studios
- LIFT Productions, Eden Rock Media, Lions Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob McKittrick
Rob McKittrick
Adam Gorgoni
Matthew Irving
Shane A. Walsh, Andy Blumenthal, David Finfer
Chris Moore, Jeff Balis, Adam Rosenfelt
Department Leadership Roster
Rob McKittrick
Director
Shane A. Walsh
Editor
Matthew Irving
Director of Photography
Jillian Kreiner
Costume Design
Rob McKittrick
Writer
Andy Blumenthal
Editor
David Finfer
Editor
Devorah Herbert
Production Design
Adam Gorgoni
Original Music Composer
Jeff Balis
Producer
Adam Rosenfelt
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting...
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waiting... about?
Young employees at Shenaniganz restaurant collectively stave off boredom and adulthood with their antics.
Who directed Waiting...?
Waiting... was directed by Rob McKittrick.
Who stars in Waiting...?
The principal cast of Waiting... includes Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, Justin Long, David Koechner, Luis Guzmán.
When was Waiting... released and how long is it?
Waiting... was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Waiting...?
Waiting... had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $18.6M at the worldwide box office (6.21 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Waiting...?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting... was composed by Adam Gorgoni.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waiting...?
Waiting... holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).