Waiting for Guffman
1997, English. Directed by Christopher Guest.
There's a good reason some talent remains undiscovered.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 295 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Waiting for Guffman
Waiting for Guffman is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Christopher GuestDirector
- Christopher GuestCorky St. Clair
- Eugene LevyDr. Allan Pearl
- Fred WillardRon Albertson
- Catherine O'HaraSheila Albertson
- Michael HitchcockSteve Stark - Councilman
- Larry MillerGlenn Welsch - Mayor
- Parker PoseyLibby Mae Brown
- Bob BalabanLloyd Miller
- Don LakePhil Burgess - Blaine Historian
- David CrossUFO Expert
- Paul DooleyUFO Abductee
- Lewis ArquetteClifford Wooley
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $2.9M
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Waiting for Guffman: quick answers
Is Waiting for Guffman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 295 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Waiting for Guffman?
Waiting for Guffman runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Waiting for Guffman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Waiting for Guffman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Waiting for Guffman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Waiting for Guffman is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Waiting for Guffman on?
Waiting for Guffman is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Waiting for Guffman?
If you liked Waiting for Guffman, try A Mighty Wind, CB4, Fear of a Black Hat.
Who directed Waiting for Guffman?
Waiting for Guffman (1997) was directed by Christopher Guest and stars Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard.