Lying in Wait (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.9

Released in 2001, Lying in Wait is a thriller and drama film directed by D. Shone Kirkpatrick, running about 91 minutes. “Everyone has something to hide” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young bachelor Babee is looking after his dead mother's estate when married couple Keith and Vera move in. Babee becomes attracted to them by the beautiful Vera and the risk taking Keith. However at a party Vera crashes her car, putting Keith into a coma. When Keith comes out he is in a semi-vegetative state and must rely on Vera to look after him. Keith can't move or speak but reveals to Babee that he can still talk and starts to kill those that wronged him with Babee's help.
Who’s in it. Lying in Wait stars Rutger Hauer as Keith Miller, Virginia Madsen as Vera Miller, Shannon Whirry as Lois and Thomas Newton as Babee Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Lying in Wait has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lying in Wait page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lying in Wait tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lying in Wait (2001)?
- In US, Lying in Wait is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lying in Wait worth watching?
- Lying in Wait holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lying in Wait?
- Lying in Wait stars Rutger Hauer, Virginia Madsen, Shannon Whirry, Thomas Newton and Vanessa Dorman.
- When was Lying in Wait released?
- Lying in Wait was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.