Waiting to Exhale
1995, English. Directed by Forest Whitaker.
Friends are the people who let you be yourself... and never let you forget it.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 216 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 22 December 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Terry McMillan, Ronald Bass
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $81M
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What Waiting to Exhale is based on
Waiting to Exhale is based on Waiting to Exhale, a 1992 novel by Terry McMillan.
Novel · 1992
Waiting to Exhale
By Terry McMillan
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Waiting to Exhale: quick answers
Is Waiting to Exhale worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 216 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Waiting to Exhale?
Waiting to Exhale runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Waiting to Exhale have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Waiting to Exhale. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Waiting to Exhale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Waiting to Exhale is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Waiting to Exhale on?
Waiting to Exhale isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Waiting to Exhale?
If you liked Waiting to Exhale, try Love, Rosie, Father of the Bride, Love & Friendship.
Who directed Waiting to Exhale?
Waiting to Exhale (1995) was directed by Forest Whitaker and stars Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine.
What is Waiting to Exhale based on?
Waiting to Exhale is based on Waiting to Exhale, a 1992 novel by Terry McMillan.