The Waiting Game (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 2001, The Waiting Game is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Vic Sarin, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. The two friends Sarah and Amy runs an art gallery in a small town in New England. They share not only the art gallery, but also the longing for true love. Sarah's Uncle Lowell from Mexico pays a unexpected visit. This will be the start of an adventure that will take Sarah and Amy through the drug cartels and the CIA spies, to a passionate encounter with two seductive, also dangerous men.

Who’s in it. The Waiting Game stars Chris Potter as Tim / Adrian, Chandra West as Sarah Frazer, Paula Abdul as Amy Fuentes and Art Hindle as Lowell Kincaid, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Waiting Game has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Waiting Game page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Waiting Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Waiting Game (2001)?
In US, The Waiting Game is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Waiting Game worth watching?
The Waiting Game holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Waiting Game?
The Waiting Game stars Chris Potter, Chandra West, Paula Abdul, Art Hindle and Jonathan Crombie.
When was The Waiting Game released?
The Waiting Game was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.