Waiting for Guffman
“There's a good reason some talent remains undiscovered.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
About Waiting for Guffman
Waiting for Guffman is a 1997 English-language comedy and music film directed by Christopher Guest. The cast is led by Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings.
Waiting for Guffman was produced by Pale Morning Dun and made in United States of America. It was released on January 31, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Christopher Guest
- Writers
- Eugene Levy, Christopher Guest
- Release date
- January 31, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Pale Morning Dun
Waiting for Guffman cast & crew
Waiting for Guffman was directed by Christopher Guest and written by Eugene Levy and Christopher Guest.
The cast features Christopher Guest as Corky St. Clair, Eugene Levy as Dr. Allan Pearl, Fred Willard as Ron Albertson, Catherine O'Hara as Sheila Albertson, Michael Hitchcock as Steve Stark - Councilman, and Larry Miller as Glenn Welsch - Mayor.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Guest, cinematography is by Roberto Schaefer, and it was produced by Karen Murphy.
Is Waiting for Guffman worth watching?
Waiting for Guffman holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 296 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and music, Waiting for Guffman is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Waiting for Guffman
Christopher Guest
Corky St. Clair
Eugene Levy
Dr. Allan Pearl
Fred Willard
Ron Albertson
Catherine O'Hara
Sheila Albertson
Michael Hitchcock
Steve Stark - Councilman
Larry Miller
Glenn Welsch - Mayor
Parker Posey
Libby Mae Brown
Bob Balaban
Lloyd Miller
Don Lake
Phil Burgess - Blaine Historian
David Cross
UFO Expert
Paul Dooley
UFO Abductee
Lewis Arquette
Clifford Wooley
Waiting for Guffman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Waiting for Guffman in India?
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▸Where can I watch Waiting for Guffman in the US?
In the US, Waiting for Guffman is streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Waiting for Guffman in the UK?
Waiting for Guffman isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Waiting for Guffman in?
Waiting for Guffman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Waiting for Guffman?
Waiting for Guffman runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is Waiting for Guffman rated?
Waiting for Guffman is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 296 ratings.
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