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Waiting to Exhale (1995)

R 127 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   22 December 1995 (USA)
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Based on Terry McMillan's novel, this film follows four very different African-American women and their relationships with the male gender.

Director:

Forest Whitaker

Writers:

Terry McMillan (novel), Terry McMillan (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Whitney Houston ...
Angela Bassett ...
Loretta Devine ...
Lela Rochon ...
Gregory Hines ...
Dennis Haysbert ...
Mykelti Williamson ...
Michael Beach ...
Leon ...
Wendell Pierce ...
Donald Faison ...
Jeffrey D. Sams ...
Lionel
Jazz Raycole ...
Onika Harris
Brandon Hammond ...
Kenya Moore ...
Denise
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Storyline

This story based on the best selling novel by Terry McMillan follows the lives of four African-American women as they try to deal with their very lives. Friendship becomes the strongest bond between these women as men, careers, and families take them in different directions. Often light-hearted this movie speaks about some of the problems and struggles the modern women face in today's world. Written by David Adrine <hdadrine@hotmail.com>  

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Taglines:

Friends are the people who let you be yourself... and never let you forget it.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some strong sexuality See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

4 Mulheres Apaixonadas See more »

Filming Locations:

Chandler, Arizona, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$81,452,156 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Although Whitaker had earlier directed an HBO drama called Strapped - for which he received Best New Director honors at the Toronto Film Festival - this film was his first job directing a full-length feature film. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Gloria's right earring appears and disappears during her conversation with her ex-husband about their son. See more »

Quotes

Gloria: Your father's coming home on Tuesday.
Tarik: And? First of all, he ain't my father, he's my daddy; there's a big damn difference.
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Connections

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Soundtracks

"Head"
Performed and Written by Prince
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
by arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »