Waitress!
“The Fun Starts as Soon as You're Seated!”
Synopsis
Three lovely waitresses contend with a drunken, slovenly chef and mutinous patrons.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Waitress! • 1981 • TV Spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-12
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jim Harris
Jerry
Carol Drake
Andrea
Carol Bevar
Jennifer
Renata Hickey
Lindsey
Hunt Block
Bill (as David Hunt)
Tony Denison
Moe
William Kirksey
Mr. Alfred
Louis Homyak
Dimitri
Patricia Kaufman
Pregnant Lady
Susan Lee Hoffman
Kitty
Leo Gorcey Jr.
Stagehand
J.D. Ellis
Bob Cobb
Scott Valentine
Swingdog Dope Busboy
Paul DeAngelo
Elizabeth Kaitan
Girl in Cowley's Office
Chris Noth
Guy in Cowley's Office
Chris Ryan
Chinese Delivery Boy
Patricia Quinn
Mr. Cowley's Assistant #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kaufman, Michael Stone
- Original Title
- Waitress!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Fat Chance Films, Troma Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
Charles Kaufman, Michael Stone
Daniel Loewenthal
Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Kaufman
Director
Michael Herz
Director
Charles Kaufman
Screenplay
Michael Herz
Producer
Michael Stone
Screenplay
Lloyd Kaufman
Producer
Daniel Loewenthal
Editor
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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MovieLens[40K:50K]
Irreverant 80s Comedies
Teen/raunchy 80s sex comedies — Emby sync.
Troma Horror
Sexploitation Films
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waitress!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waitress! about?
Three lovely waitresses contend with a drunken, slovenly chef and mutinous patrons.
Who directed Waitress!?
Waitress! was directed by Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz.
Who stars in Waitress!?
The principal cast of Waitress! includes Jim Harris, Carol Drake, Carol Bevar, Renata Hickey, Hunt Block.
When was Waitress! released and how long is it?
Waitress! was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waitress!?
Waitress! holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).