The Waiting Room (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2012, The Waiting Room is a drama, romance and documentary film directed by Peter Nicks, running about 81 minutes. “One Hospital, Hundreds of stories” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Waiting Room is a character-driven documentary film that uses extraordinary access to go behind the doors of an American public hospital struggling to care for a community of largely uninsured patients. The film - using a blend of cinema verité and characters' voice over - offers a raw, intimate, and even uplifting look at how patients, executive staff and caregivers each cope with disease, bureaucracy and hard choices. It is a film about fighting for survival when the odds are stacked against you.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Waiting Room has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Waiting Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Waiting Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Waiting Room (2012)?
- In GB, The Waiting Room is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Waiting Room worth watching?
- The Waiting Room holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Waiting Room released?
- The Waiting Room was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.