They Wait (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2007, They Wait is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Ernie Barbarash, running about 89 minutes. “Bad things happen to those who wait.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jason and his wife, Sarah, leave their adopted home of Shanghai and travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, for his uncle's funeral, staying with his Aunt Mei. Already disoriented, Jason and Sarah are unnerved when their son, Sam, begins seeing ghosts and violent deaths. After Sam is hospitalized, Sarah consults with a pharmacist who's well-informed about Chinese mythology and who tells her that supernatural forces threaten her son.
Who’s in it. They Wait stars Jaime King as Sarah, Terry Chen as Jason, Cheng Pei-pei as Aunt Mei and Henry O as Pharmacist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, They Wait has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Wait page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Wait tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Wait (2007)?
- In US, They Wait is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Wait worth watching?
- They Wait holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Wait?
- They Wait stars Jaime King, Terry Chen, Cheng Pei-pei, Henry O and Michael Biehn.
- When was They Wait released?
- They Wait was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.