Waking Up in Reno (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2002, Waking Up in Reno is a comedy and romance film directed by Jordan Brady, running about 91 minutes. “This foursome is sharing lots more than room service!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Candy and Lonnie Earl are just crazy about each other. The problem: she's married to Roy and he's married to Darlene. So far it's been a secret affair. But that's about to change, because this foursome is driving cross-country and headed for some big surprises.
Who’s in it. Waking Up in Reno stars Natasha Richardson as Darlene Dodd, Charlize Theron as Candy Kirkendall, Billy Bob Thornton as Lonnie Earl Dodd and Patrick Swayze as Roy Kirkendall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Waking Up in Reno has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $261.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waking Up in Reno page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waking Up in Reno tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waking Up in Reno (2002)?
- In US, Waking Up in Reno is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waking Up in Reno worth watching?
- Waking Up in Reno holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waking Up in Reno?
- Waking Up in Reno stars Natasha Richardson, Charlize Theron, Billy Bob Thornton, Patrick Swayze and David Koechner.
- When was Waking Up in Reno released?
- Waking Up in Reno was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.