The Waiting Room (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1998, The Waiting Room is a family series.
What it’s about. A 'runaway' homeless man, once a renowned athlete, finds himself marooned in the small, snow-covered town of Zarechensk. Victor lands a job at an orphanage, where he soon meets a young teacher who becomes both a compassionate friend and the love of his life. However, fate doesn't play out simply as good or bad; it unfolds in a way that makes the hero realize one cannot run away from oneself. Consequently, it is in Zarechensk that a train carrying a film crew from the capital, on their way back to Moscow, is compelled to delay their journey for a few days. Remarkably, Zarechensk becomes the place where a director finally discovers the perfect actress for his leading role and encounters a man who has fled from her love. Meanwhile, a producer makes the ultimate decision to select this town as the filming location for her upcoming movie.
Who’s in it. The Waiting Room stars Mikhail Boyarskiy as Seleznyov Viktor Nikolaevich, Vera Glagoleva as Semyonova Mariya Sergeevna, Olga Ponizova as Sokolova Irina Semyonovna and Vyacheslav Tikhonov as Zaitsev Mikhail Borisovich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Waiting Room has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Waiting Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Waiting Room tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Waiting Room (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Waiting Room change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Waiting Room worth watching?
- The Waiting Room holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Waiting Room?
- The Waiting Room stars Mikhail Boyarskiy, Vera Glagoleva, Olga Ponizova, Vyacheslav Tikhonov and Mikhail Ulyanov.
- When was The Waiting Room released?
- The Waiting Room was released in 1998.