The Waiting City (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2010, The Waiting City is a drama and romance film directed by Claire McCarthy, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. An outwardly happy Australian couple journey to Calcutta to collect their adopted baby, but on arrival find that the arrangements have yet to be finalized. Soon, the intoxicating mystic power of the Indian city pulls them in separate and unexpected directions, and the vulnerability of their marriage begins to reveal itself.
Who’s in it. The Waiting City stars Radha Mitchell as Fiona Simmons, Joel Edgerton as Ben Simmons, Samrat Chakrabarti as Krishna and Isabel Lucas as Scarlett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Waiting City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Waiting City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Waiting City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Waiting City (2010)?
- In US, The Waiting City is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Waiting City worth watching?
- The Waiting City holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Waiting City?
- The Waiting City stars Radha Mitchell, Joel Edgerton, Samrat Chakrabarti, Isabel Lucas and Tillotama Shome.
- When was The Waiting City released?
- The Waiting City was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.