Waiting for the Moon (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Waiting for the Moon is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Jill Godmilow, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Fictionalized portrait of one of history's great literary couples: Stein & Toklas. Summer 1930s France, Alice tends to ailing Gertrude; they visit Fernande Olivier, Guillaume Apollinaire, others; and Hemingway pops in.
Who’s in it. Waiting for the Moon stars Linda Hunt as Alice B. Toklas, Linda Bassett as Gertrude Stein, Jacques Boudet as Guillaume Apollinaire and Andrew McCarthy as Henry Hopper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Waiting for the Moon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for the Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for the Moon (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiting for the Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waiting for the Moon worth watching?
- Waiting for the Moon holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waiting for the Moon?
- Waiting for the Moon stars Linda Hunt, Linda Bassett, Jacques Boudet, Andrew McCarthy and Bernadette Lafont.
- When was Waiting for the Moon released?
- Waiting for the Moon was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.