The Waiting City
2010, English. Directed by Claire McCarthy.
An outwardly happy Australian couple journey to Calcutta to collect their adopted baby, but on arrival find that the arrangements have yet to be finalized. Soon, the intoxicating mystic power of the Indian city pulls them in separate and unexpected directions, and the vulnerability of their marriage begins to reveal itself.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Waiting City is streaming on Starz in India.
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Cast & crew
- Claire McCarthyDirector
- Radha MitchellFiona Simmons
- Joel EdgertonBen Simmons
- Samrat ChakrabartiKrishna
- Isabel LucasScarlett
- Tillotama ShomeSister Tessila
- Barun ChandaDoctor Khan
- Dana RoiSister Agnes
- Tamal Ray ChowdhuryUncle
- Tanusree ShankarDidi Chatterjee
- Palomi GhoshUrmi
- Kalyan ChatterjeePharmacist
- Kamalendu BanerjeeAirport Official
Details
- Released
- 15 July 2010
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Claire McCarthy
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The Waiting City: quick answers
Is The Waiting City worth watching?
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How long is The Waiting City?
The Waiting City runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Waiting City have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Waiting City. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Waiting City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Waiting City is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Waiting City on?
The Waiting City is streaming on Starz in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Waiting City?
If you liked The Waiting City, try Someone Like You, The Secret: Dare to Dream, Untamed Heart.
Who directed The Waiting City?
The Waiting City (2010) was directed by Claire McCarthy and stars Radha Mitchell, Joel Edgerton, Samrat Chakrabarti.