Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2020, Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me is a comedy, thriller, horror and animation film directed by Adam Lippe, running about 102 minutes. “Your Government Loves You... Especially When You're Dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the hottest day of the year, an unknown virus spreads throughout inner-city Philadelphia. The infected victims, crazed by dehydration, begin attacking other residents of the neighborhood in gruesome ways. When the military is brought in to contain the situation, but realize they can't come up with a vaccine quickly enough, they fence off the area and let everyone die. A group of locals, stuck in the basement of their building, behind the fences, and separated from their family members, band together to try to survive.
Who’s in it. Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me stars Keet Davis as Gilberto Aguilar, Angelique Chapman as Cheryl Aguilar, Tony Cheng as Bobby and Reesa Roccapriore as Kate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me (2020)?
- In US, Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me worth watching?
- Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, horror and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me?
- Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me stars Keet Davis, Angelique Chapman, Tony Cheng, Reesa Roccapriore and Will Hutcheson.
- When was Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me released?
- Wait, Wait, Don't Kill Me was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.