The Waiting List (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2000, The Waiting List is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Juan Carlos Tabío, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. At a rundown bus station in rural Cuba, the line of passengers waiting just keeps getting longer. The problem is that every bus that passes by is already full. Their only hope is to wait for the station's bus to be fixed. As the disparate group settles in, relationships start forming between the passengers: Emilio, a young engineer, becomes smitten with a beautiful young woman who is en route to meet her Spanish fiancé, a blind man gets support from the others to go to the head of the line. Frustration and disorder reign when the one bus brakes down and no one can leave. Resigned to working together, the group magically transforms the station into a beautiful place where no one wants to leave.
Who’s in it. The Waiting List stars Mel Blanc as John Silver, Vladimir Cruz as Emilio, Billy Bletcher as Captain and Jorge Perugorría as Rolando / el ciego, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Waiting List 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 Waiting List page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Waiting List tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Waiting List (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Waiting List change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Waiting List worth watching?
- The Waiting List holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Waiting List?
- The Waiting List stars Mel Blanc, Vladimir Cruz, Billy Bletcher, Jorge Perugorría and Tahimí Alvariño.
- When was The Waiting List released?
- The Waiting List was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.