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Waiting to Exhale

Waiting to Exhale

Friends are the people who let you be yourself... and never let you forget it.

Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Waiting to Exhale
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1995-12-22
  • Runtime: 127 minutes
  • Rating: 6.267/10 (174 votes)
  • Budget: $16,000,000
  • Revenue: $81,452,156
  • Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.459
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

as Savannah

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

as Bernadine

Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine

as Gloria

Lela Rochon

Lela Rochon

as Robin

Gregory Hines

Gregory Hines

as Marvin

Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert

as Kenneth

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

as Troy

Michael Beach

Michael Beach

as John, Sr.

Leon

Leon

as Russell

Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce

as Michael

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Waiting To Exhale

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waiting to Exhale?

Waiting to Exhale is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1995-12-22.

Who are the main actors in Waiting to Exhale?

The main cast includes Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Lela Rochon, Gregory Hines, .

Where can I watch Waiting to Exhale online?

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

Is Waiting to Exhale based on a true story?

Friends are the people who let you be yourself... and never let you forget it.

What is the IMDb rating of Waiting to Exhale?

Waiting to Exhale has an IMDb rating of 6.267/10 based on 174 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Waiting to Exhale?

The movie had a production budget of $16,000,000 and earned $81,452,156 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Waiting to Exhale?

The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Waiting to Exhale filmed?

Waiting to Exhale was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Waiting to Exhale?

The total runtime of Waiting to Exhale is 127 minutes.

Is Waiting to Exhale suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to Waiting to Exhale?

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

Does Waiting to Exhale have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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