Waiting for the Light
1990, English. Directed by Christopher Monger.
A comedy about strange events and odd behavior.
When single mom Kay Harris inherits a failing small-town diner, her eccentric Aunt Zena attempts to liven things up with a 'ghostly' practical joke. But when Zena suddenly suffers a stroke and her spirited prank is mistaken by the townspeople for a spiritual vision, Kay soon discovers that it'll take a real miracle to bring her community and her family back together!
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Christopher MongerDirector
- Shirley MacLaineAunt Zena
- Teri GarrKay
- Clancy BrownJoe
- Vincent SchiavelliMullins
- John Bedford LloydReverend Stevens
- Jeff McCrackenCharlie
- Jack McGeeSlim Slater
- Colin BaumgartnerEddie
- Hillary WolfEmily
- Louis GuzzoNational Newscaster
- William DoreReverend Jones
- Amanda ArguelloScreaming Girl #1
Details
- Released
- 14 June 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Christopher Monger
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How long is Waiting for the Light?
Waiting for the Light runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Waiting for the Light have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Waiting for the Light on?
Waiting for the Light isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 June 1990. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Waiting for the Light?
If you liked Waiting for the Light, try The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful, Duplex, Foul Play.
Who directed Waiting for the Light?
Waiting for the Light (1990) was directed by Christopher Monger and stars Shirley MacLaine, Teri Garr, Clancy Brown.