Waiting for the Messiah (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, Waiting for the Messiah is a drama and romance film directed by Daniel Burman, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1999, Argentina's peso craters. Ariel, a young man from Buenos Aires' Jewish community, deals with his mother's fatal illness, finds a job as a night shift surveillance camera monitor, and wonders when he'll discover sex. Santamaria, middle aged, loses his bank job and is dismissed by his wife; he finds stolen wallets in dumpsters to return to their owners. Ariel tells Santamaria's story to a TV reporter who profiles lives on the street. She's Laura, in a relationship with another woman, but perhaps available. Ariel desires Laura, while Santamaria courts Elsa, a washroom attendant who's husband is in prison. Christmas and Hanukkah approach; can anyone connect?
Who’s in it. Waiting for the Messiah stars Daniel Hendler as Ariel Goldstein, Enrique Piñeyro as Santamaría, Héctor Alterio as Simón and Melina Petriella as Estela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Waiting for the Messiah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for the Messiah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for the Messiah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for the Messiah (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiting for the Messiah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waiting for the Messiah worth watching?
- Waiting for the Messiah holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waiting for the Messiah?
- Waiting for the Messiah stars Daniel Hendler, Enrique Piñeyro, Héctor Alterio, Melina Petriella and Stefania Sandrelli.
- When was Waiting for the Messiah released?
- Waiting for the Messiah was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.