Waiting to Exhale(1995)
Friends are the people who let you be yourself... and never let you forget it.
Waiting to Exhale Synopsis
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.
Waiting to Exhale (1995) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Forest Whitaker, released on December 22, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 213 ratings.
- Director:
- Forest Whitaker
- Writers:
- Terry McMillan, Terry McMillan, Ronald Bass
- Producers:
- Ezra Swerdlow, Deborah Schindler
- Cinematographer:
- Toyomichi Kurita
- Composer:
- Babyface
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $16,000,000
- Revenue:
- $81,452,156
- Status:
- Released
Waiting to Exhale (1995) Trailer
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Waiting to Exhale Cast & Crew
Main cast
Whitney Houston
as Savannah
Angela Bassett
as Bernadine
Loretta Devine
as Gloria
Lela Rochon
as Robin
Gregory Hines
as Marvin
Dennis Haysbert
as Kenneth
Mykelti Williamson
as Troy
Michael Beach
as John, Sr.
Leon
as Russell
Wendell Pierce
as Michael
Donald Faison
as Tarik
Jeffrey D. Sams
as Lionel
Key crew
Directed by Forest Whitaker, written by Terry McMillan, Terry McMillan and Ronald Bass, produced by Ezra Swerdlow and Deborah Schindler.
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Waiting to Exhale Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 213 ratings.
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Waiting to Exhale – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waiting to Exhale online?
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Waiting to Exhale (1995) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV 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 to Exhale?
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The main cast of Waiting to Exhale (1995) includes Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Lela Rochon and Gregory Hines. The film was directed by Forest Whitaker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Waiting to Exhale released?
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Waiting to Exhale was released on December 22, 1995 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Waiting to Exhale worth watching?
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Waiting to Exhale (1995) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 213 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Waiting to Exhale?
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Yes. The official Waiting to Exhale trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.