Waiting for Guffman(1997)
There's a good reason some talent remains undiscovered.
Waiting for Guffman Synopsis
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.
Waiting for Guffman (1997) is a comedy and music film directed by Christopher Guest, released on January 31, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard and Catherine O'Hara. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 287 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Guest
- Writers:
- Eugene Levy, Christopher Guest, Christopher Guest
- Producers:
- Karen Murphy
- Cinematographer:
- Roberto Schaefer
- Composer:
- Christopher Guest
- Production:
- Pale Morning Dun
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,900,000
- Status:
- Released
Waiting for Guffman (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Waiting for Guffman before you stream it.
Waiting for Guffman Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Larry Miller
as Glenn Welsch - Mayor
Parker Posey
as Libby Mae Brown
Bob Balaban
as Lloyd Miller
Don Lake
as Phil Burgess - Blaine Historian
David Cross
as UFO Expert
Paul Dooley
as UFO Abductee
Lewis Arquette
as Clifford Wooley
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Guest, written by Eugene Levy, Christopher Guest and Christopher Guest, produced by Karen Murphy.
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Waiting for Guffman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 287 ratings.
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Waiting for Guffman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waiting for Guffman online?
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Waiting for Guffman (1997) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Waiting for Guffman?
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The main cast of Waiting for Guffman (1997) includes Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara and Michael Hitchcock. The film was directed by Christopher Guest. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Waiting for Guffman released?
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Waiting for Guffman was released on January 31, 1997 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Waiting for Guffman worth watching?
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Waiting for Guffman (1997) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 287 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Waiting for Guffman?
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