
Waiting to Exhale(1995)
“Friends are the people who let you be yourself... and never let you forget it.”
Overview
Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.
Director
Forest Whitaker
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$16M
Revenue
$81M
Cast

Whitney Houston
as Savannah

Angela Bassett
as Bernadine

Loretta Devine
as Gloria

Lela Rochon
as Robin

Gregory Hines
as Marvin

Dennis Haysbert
as Kenneth

Mykelti Williamson
as Troy

Michael Beach
as John, Sr.

Leon
as Russell

Wendell Pierce
as Michael

Donald Faison
as Tarik

Jeffrey D. Sams
as Lionel
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$16M
Box Office
$81M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waiting to Exhale?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Waiting to Exhale (1995).
What is Waiting to Exhale about?▼
Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.
Who directed Waiting to Exhale?▼
Waiting to Exhale was directed by Forest Whitaker and released in 1995. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Waiting to Exhale?▼
Waiting to Exhale has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Waiting to Exhale?▼
The cast of Waiting to Exhale includes Whitney Houston as Savannah, Angela Bassett as Bernadine, Loretta Devine as Gloria, Lela Rochon as Robin, Gregory Hines as Marvin and more.
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