Waiting to Exhale movie poster

Waiting to Exhale

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

December 22, 1995 2h 7m 6.2/10 (189 votes)

Originally released in 1995. Waiting to Exhale is a comedy/drama film. directed by Forest Whitaker. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, and Loretta Devine

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 22, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 2h 7m 127 minutes total
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User Rating 6.2/10 Good (189 votes)
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Budget $16M Production budget
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Box Office $81.5M 5.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$16,000,000
Revenue
$81,452,156

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waiting to Exhale about?

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, G...

Who directed Waiting to Exhale?

Waiting to Exhale was directed by Forest Whitaker.

How long is Waiting to Exhale?

Waiting to Exhale has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).

When was Waiting to Exhale released?

Waiting to Exhale was released on December 22, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Waiting to Exhale?

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

Is Waiting to Exhale worth watching?

Waiting to Exhale has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 189 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.