Waiting for Godot (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Waiting for Godot is a comedy and drama film directed by Alan Schneider, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Two derelicts, Vladimir and Estragon, occupy themselves as they wait for 'Godot' to make an appearance on Pozzo's estate.
Who’s in it. Waiting for Godot stars Burgess Meredith as Vladimir, Zero Mostel as Estragon, Kurt Kasznar as Pozzo and Alvin Epstein as Lucky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Waiting for Godot 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 Waiting for Godot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for Godot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for Godot (1961)?
- 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 6.0 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 Waiting for Godot?
- Waiting for Godot stars Burgess Meredith, Zero Mostel, Kurt Kasznar, Alvin Epstein and Luke Halpin.
- When was Waiting for Godot released?
- Waiting for Godot was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.