Waitress (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 6.8

Waitress poster

Released in 2007, Waitress is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Adrienne Shelly, running about 108 minutes. “If only life were as easy as pie.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.

Who’s in it. Waitress stars Keri Russell as Jenna, Nathan Fillion as Dr. Pomatter, Andy Griffith as Old Joe and Cheryl Hines as Becky, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Waitress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Waitress page.

If you liked it. Fans of Waitress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Waitress (2007)?
In US, Waitress is available to 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 Waitress worth watching?
Waitress holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Waitress?
Waitress stars Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Andy Griffith, Cheryl Hines and Eddie Jemison.
When was Waitress released?
Waitress was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.