Waiting for Godot (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1971, Waiting for Godot is a drama film directed by Jackie Söderman, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Somewhere sits two men, Vladimir and Estragon, waiting for a man named Godot. Internationally acclaimed Swedish TV dramatized version of the classic stage play.
Who’s in it. Waiting for Godot stars Ernst-Hugo Järegård as Estragon, Jan-Olof Strandberg as Vladimir, Georg Årlin as Lucky and Magnus Ryde as The boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, 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 (1971)?
- 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 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Waiting for Godot?
- Waiting for Godot stars Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Jan-Olof Strandberg, Georg Årlin, Magnus Ryde and Ulf Johansson.
- When was Waiting for Godot released?
- Waiting for Godot was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.