The Absent-Minded Waiter (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1977, The Absent-Minded Waiter is a comedy film directed by Carl Gottlieb, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Bernie Cates requests the services of the most absent-minded waiter he's ever seen, who pours water before setting the glasses, endlessly repeats questions, brings wrong orders, and ruins everything- but the bill.
Who’s in it. The Absent-Minded Waiter stars Steve Martin as Steven, Teri Garr as Susan Cates, Buck Henry as Bernie Cates and Naomi Stevens as Naomi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Absent-Minded Waiter 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 The Absent-Minded Waiter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Absent-Minded Waiter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Absent-Minded Waiter (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Absent-Minded Waiter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Absent-Minded Waiter worth watching?
- The Absent-Minded Waiter holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Absent-Minded Waiter?
- The Absent-Minded Waiter stars Steve Martin, Teri Garr, Buck Henry, Naomi Stevens and Ivor Barry.
- When was The Absent-Minded Waiter released?
- The Absent-Minded Waiter was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.