Waiting for April (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2018, Waiting for April is a comedy film directed by Olivier Godin, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Waiting for April is a romantic, epic cop comedy freely inspired by songs and medieval fables collected by storyteller Michel Faubert. Detective Haffigan investigates a mysterious singing bone, a talisman endowed with dangerous powers, and chased after by a coterie of second-rate outlaws. The bone turns out to be in possession of Mithridate, a seductive actor with a gorilla’s right arm. Haffigan expresses romantic interest in the charming comedian, but he rebuffs her, instead setting his sights on Eleonore, a cashier at the Bank of Permanent Fog, who promises to liberate him from the bone’s curse.
Who’s in it. Waiting for April stars Étienne Pilon as Mithridate le Dépeupleur, Michel Faubert as Le conteur, Johanna Nutter as Haffigan and François Simon Poirier as Alexandre Larose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Waiting for April has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for April page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for April tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for April (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiting for April change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waiting for April worth watching?
- Waiting for April holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waiting for April?
- Waiting for April stars Étienne Pilon, Michel Faubert, Johanna Nutter, François Simon Poirier and Tatiana Zinga Botao.
- When was Waiting for April released?
- Waiting for April was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.