Waiting to Exhale (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1995, Waiting to Exhale is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Forest Whitaker, running about 127 minutes. “Friends are the people who let you be yourself... and never let you forget it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Waiting to Exhale stars Whitney Houston as Savannah, Angela Bassett as Bernadine, Loretta Devine as Gloria and Lela Rochon as Robin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Waiting to Exhale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $81.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting to Exhale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting to Exhale tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting to Exhale (1995)?
- In US, Waiting to Exhale is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waiting to Exhale worth watching?
- Waiting to Exhale holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waiting to Exhale?
- Waiting to Exhale stars Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Lela Rochon and Gregory Hines.
- When was Waiting to Exhale released?
- Waiting to Exhale was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.