Waiting for the Rain (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, Waiting for the Rain is a drama film directed by Karel Kachyňa, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. It’s a hot holiday season in the city and Alena is pretty much left to her own little self, fantasizing and running her personal daily rituals, keeping most people at a safe distance, yet trying to get male attention.
Who’s in it. Waiting for the Rain stars Dita Kaplanová as Alena, Michal Hofbauer as Zrzek, Jiří Bartoška as Budil and Ladislava Kozderková as matka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Waiting for the Rain 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 Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for the Rain 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 Rain (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiting for the Rain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waiting for the Rain worth watching?
- Waiting for the Rain holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waiting for the Rain?
- Waiting for the Rain stars Dita Kaplanová, Michal Hofbauer, Jiří Bartoška, Ladislava Kozderková and Zdeněk Sedláček.
- When was Waiting for the Rain released?
- Waiting for the Rain was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.