Waiting for Guffman (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1996, Waiting for Guffman is a comedy and music film directed by Christopher Guest, running about 84 minutes. “There's a good reason some talent remains undiscovered.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town musical production go overboard when they learn that Broadway theater agent Mort Guffman will be in attendance.
Who’s in it. Waiting for Guffman stars Christopher Guest as Corky St. Clair, Eugene Levy as Dr. Allan Pearl, Fred Willard as Ron Albertson and Catherine O'Hara as Sheila Albertson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Waiting for Guffman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.9M 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 Waiting for Guffman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for Guffman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for Guffman (1996)?
- In US, Waiting for Guffman 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 Waiting for Guffman worth watching?
- Waiting for Guffman holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Waiting for Guffman?
- Waiting for Guffman stars Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara and Michael Hitchcock.
- When was Waiting for Guffman released?
- Waiting for Guffman was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.