Waiting for Godot (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2013, Waiting for Godot is a drama film, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. “[...] ‘There are several common notions surrounding *Waiting for Godot*. It is often described as an absurd text, but to me, it seems lucid and coherent; what it seeks to convey is that human beings are absurd—irrational, eccentric, contradictory, arbitrary, and nonsensical. For Sanzol, humor is one of the fundamental elements of *Waiting for Godot*. ‘It is one of the reasons I wanted to stage this play. Beckett’s humor conveys compassion for the human being, yet it makes no compromises. It is stark. It is up to the audience to decide whether or not to laugh. It does not pander. Yet it is not an arrogant humor. It is a humor that fights for human dignity, doing so by revealing the indignity in human behavior. It is a multifaceted humor,’ concludes [Sanzol]. [...]” (Julio Bravo, *ABC*, April 19, 2013)
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Waiting for Godot sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for Godot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for Godot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for Godot (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiting for Godot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waiting for Godot worth watching?
- Waiting for Godot holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Waiting for Godot released?
- Waiting for Godot was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.