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Waiting for the Light

Waiting for the Light

A comedy about strange events and odd behavior.

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!

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Waiting for the Light
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1990-06-14
  • Runtime: 94 minutes
  • Rating: 6.6/10 (9 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Epic Productions, Sarliu/Diamant
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.9037
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

as Aunt Zena

Teri Garr

Teri Garr

as Kay

Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown

as Joe

Vincent Schiavelli

Vincent Schiavelli

as Mullins

John Bedford Lloyd

John Bedford Lloyd

as Reverend Stevens

Jeff McCracken

Jeff McCracken

as Charlie

Jack McGee

Jack McGee

as Slim Slater

Colin Baumgartner

Colin Baumgartner

as Eddie

Hillary Wolf

Hillary Wolf

as Emily

Louis Guzzo

Louis Guzzo

as National Newscaster

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Keywords

small townaunt niece relationshipspiritualitysingle motheraunt nephew relationshipcuban missile crisis1960sfake miracle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waiting for the Light?

Waiting for the Light is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1990-06-14.

Who are the main actors in Waiting for the Light?

The main cast includes Shirley MacLaine, Teri Garr, Clancy Brown, Vincent Schiavelli, John Bedford Lloyd, .

Where can I watch Waiting for the Light online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Waiting for the Light is available.

Is Waiting for the Light based on a true story?

A comedy about strange events and odd behavior.

What is the IMDb rating of Waiting for the Light?

Waiting for the Light has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 9 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Waiting for the Light?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Waiting for the Light?

The soundtrack was composed by Epic Productions, Sarliu/Diamant. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Waiting for the Light filmed?

Waiting for the Light was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Waiting for the Light?

The total runtime of Waiting for the Light is 94 minutes.

Is Waiting for the Light suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Waiting for the Light?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Waiting for the Light.

Does Waiting for the Light have a post-credit scene?

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