The Wasting(2018)
Would you believe her?
The Wasting Synopsis
A teenager in an English town struggles to come of age, braving sexual awakening and fighting her controlling parents by refusing to eat...until a nightmarish ghost appears that may be real, or may be a deadly creation of her starving body.
The Wasting (2018) is a drama and thriller film directed by Carolyn Saunders, released on March 2, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Alexz Johnson, Shelagh McLeod, Lauren McQueen and Gray O'Brien. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Carolyn Saunders
- Writers:
- Carolyn Saunders
- Production:
- Endzone Films, Stromhaus Productions, Jam Post, Wasting Films
- Status:
- Released
The Wasting (2018) Trailer
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The Wasting Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alexz Johnson
as Grace
Shelagh McLeod
as Valerie
Lauren McQueen
as Sophie
Gray O'Brien
as Ilyas
- Peter Sacco
Peter Sacco
as Dr. Barlas
- Anna Treasure
Anna Treasure
as Virginia
Brendan Flynn
as Kai
- Catriona McDonald
Catriona McDonald
as Philippa
Key crew
Directed by Carolyn Saunders, written by Carolyn Saunders.
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The Wasting Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Wasting – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wasting online?
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The Wasting (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wasting?
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The main cast of The Wasting (2018) includes Alexz Johnson, Shelagh McLeod, Lauren McQueen, Gray O'Brien and Peter Sacco. The film was directed by Carolyn Saunders. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wasting released?
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The Wasting was released on March 2, 2018 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Wasting worth watching?
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The Wasting (2018) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wasting?
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Yes. The official The Wasting trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.