The Carriers Are Waiting (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, The Carriers Are Waiting is a comedy and drama film directed by Benoît Mariage, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Roger Closset is a man who obviously loves his family, though that doesn't always make them feel better. Dad is an obsessive type with a short fuse and a long list of curious ideas, and his wife and children must often bear the brunt of his eccentricities. Roger works as a reporter, a job he doesn't like which doesn't pay especially well, either. One day, Roger learns an area business association is sponsoring a contest for a family that can break a world record, with the grand prize being a new car. Suddenly, Roger gets a brainstorm -- if his son can open and shut a door 40,000 times in 24 hours, the car will be theirs. 15-year-old Michel, however, is not at all happy to have been drafted into this new responsibility, especially when dad builds a practice door in the backyard and finds a trainer to teach Michel how to open and close it with greatest efficiency.
Who’s in it. The Carriers Are Waiting stars Benoît Poelvoorde as Roger, Morgane Simon as Louise, Bouli Lanners as L'entraîneur and Dominique Baeyens as Madeleine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Carriers Are Waiting has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Carriers Are Waiting page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Carriers Are Waiting tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Carriers Are Waiting (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Carriers Are Waiting change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Carriers Are Waiting worth watching?
- The Carriers Are Waiting holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Carriers Are Waiting?
- The Carriers Are Waiting stars Benoît Poelvoorde, Morgane Simon, Bouli Lanners, Dominique Baeyens and Philippe Grand'Henry.
- When was The Carriers Are Waiting released?
- The Carriers Are Waiting was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.