Waiter! (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1983, Waiter! is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Claude Sautet, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. After a life of emotional and professional upsets, Alex finds himself headwaiter in a chic Parisian restaurant. Well into middle age, divorced but still very much a ladies’ man, he has one great ambition: to open an amusement park by the sea. One day, an old flame, Claire, suddenly re-enters his life. For Alex, the fires of love are easily re-kindled, but Claire has another man in her life…
Who’s in it. Waiter! stars Yves Montand as Alex, chef de rang, Nicole Garcia as Claire, Jacques Villeret as Gilbert, l'ami d'Alex and Rosy Varte as Gloria, l'ex-femme d'Alex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Waiter! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiter! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiter! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiter! (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiter! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waiter! worth watching?
- Waiter! holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Waiter!?
- Waiter! stars Yves Montand, Nicole Garcia, Jacques Villeret, Rosy Varte and Dominique Laffin.
- When was Waiter! released?
- Waiter! was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.