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    Waitress

    • 20072007
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 48min
    IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    44K
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    Keri Russell in Waitress (2007)
    Theatrical Trailer from Fox Searchlight Pictures
    Trailer2:29
    2 Videos
    32 Photos
    ComedyDramaRomance

    Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.

    • Director
      • Adrienne Shelly
    • Writer
      • Adrienne Shelly
    • Stars
      • Keri Russell
      • Nathan Fillion
      • Jeremy Sisto
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Adrienne Shelly
    • Writer
      • Adrienne Shelly
    • Stars
      • Keri Russell
      • Nathan Fillion
      • Jeremy Sisto
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 223User reviews
    • 178Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 16 nominations

    Videos2

    Waitress
    Trailer 2:29
    Waitress
    Waitress
    Clip 1:20
    Waitress

    Photos32

    Keri Russell, Cheryl Hines, and Adrienne Shelly in Waitress (2007)
    Keri Russell, Cheryl Hines, and Lew Temple in Waitress (2007)
    Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion in Waitress (2007)
    Keri Russell and Jeremy Sisto in Waitress (2007)
    Keri Russell and Andy Griffith in Waitress (2007)
    Keri Russell in Waitress (2007)
    Keri Russell, Cheryl Hines, and Adrienne Shelly in Waitress (2007)
    Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion in Waitress (2007)
    Keri Russell and Andy Griffith in Waitress (2007)
    Keri Russell, Cheryl Hines, and Adrienne Shelly in Waitress (2007)
    Keri Russell and Jeremy Sisto in Waitress (2007)
    Keri Russell in Waitress (2007)

    Top cast

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    Keri Russell
    Keri Russell
    • Jenna Huntersonas Jenna Hunterson
    Nathan Fillion
    Nathan Fillion
    • Dr. Jim Pomatteras Dr. Jim Pomatter
    Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto
    • Earl Huntersonas Earl Hunterson
    Cheryl Hines
    Cheryl Hines
    • Beckyas Becky
    Andy Griffith
    Andy Griffith
    • Old Joeas Old Joe
    Adrienne Shelly
    Adrienne Shelly
    • Dawnas Dawn
    Eddie Jemison
    Eddie Jemison
    • Ogieas Ogie
    Lew Temple
    Lew Temple
    • Calas Cal
    Darby Stanchfield
    Darby Stanchfield
    • Francine Pomatteras Francine Pomatter
    Heidi Sulzman
    Heidi Sulzman
    • Exhausted Motheras Exhausted Mother
    Lauri Johnson
    Lauri Johnson
    • Nurse Normaas Nurse Norma
    Sarah Hunley
    Sarah Hunley
    • Dr. Lily Muelleras Dr. Lily Mueller
    Cindy Drummond
    Cindy Drummond
    • Hospital Nurseas Hospital Nurse
    Nathan Dean
    • Ministeras Minister
    Caroline Fogarty
    Caroline Fogarty
    • Doctor's Assistantas Doctor's Assistant
    Christy Taylor
    Christy Taylor
    • Pregnant Woman #1as Pregnant Woman #1
    Jennifer Walsh
    • Pregnant Womanas Pregnant Woman
    Hunter A. King
    • Obnoxious Toddleras Obnoxious Toddler
    • (as Hunter King)
    • Director
      • Adrienne Shelly
    • Writer
      • Adrienne Shelly
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Jenna is unhappily married, squirreling away money, and hoping to win a pie-baking contest so, with the prize money, she'll have enough cash to leave her husband Earl. She finds herself pregnant, which throws her plans awry. She bakes phenomenal pies at Joe's diner, listens to old Joe's wisdom, tolerates her sour boss Cal, is friends with Dawn and Becky (her fellow waitresses), and finds a mutual attraction with the new doctor in town. As the pregnancy advances, life with Earl seems less tolerable, a way out less clear, and the affair with the doctor complicated by his marriage. What options does a waitress have? —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    pregnancywaitressunwanted pregnancyabusive husbandunplanned pregnancy144 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • If only life were as easy as pie.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sexual content, language and thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Director Adrienne Shelly was killed shortly after the film was completed. Keri Russell was called in to record a director's commentary for the DVD in her place, recounting the on-set creative process and decisions that went into making the film.
    • Goofs
      When Joe orders his lunch, he distinctly asks for two glasses of water with no ice to be brought to the table before the orange juice and the meal. Jenna brings two glasses of water, one orange juice, pie, and tomato. Joe complains about the ice, and the fact that Jenna did not bring salt and pepper to the table, but does not criticize the fact that Jenna brought the whole order together, rather than separately, as instructed.
    • Quotes

      Jenna: Dear Baby, I hope someday somebody wants to hold you for 20 minutes straight and that's all they do. They don't pull away. They don't look at your face. They don't try to kiss you. All they do is wrap you up in their arms and hold on tight, without an ounce of selfishness to it.

    • Crazy credits
      There's a 'pie mistress' on the crew.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Condemned/Snow Cake/Waitress/Diggers (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Midas Touch
      Written by Simon T. Scott, Richard Davis, Dan Trilk

      Published by Golden Gods Music (BMI)

      Performed by The Golden Gods

      Courtesy of The Control Group, LLC

    User reviews223

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Keri did an awesome job!
    I thought this was a wonderful feel good movie. It developed the characters well, especially Keri Russell's (Jenna). Thanks for making a fun movie that's not afraid to show real 'flawed' people in real situations!! I would recommend this movie to anyone who is sick of phony perfect main stream characters that really don't have any problems. The late Adrienne Shelly did a great job directing and acting in a supporting role. Cheryl Hines adds her great comedic flare! She's also good in Scrubs. I'm glad to see Keri acting in a main role again. She's such a naturally lovable personality on screen as she was in the TV show Felicity. This movie's perfectly fitting since she is currently pregnant! GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!
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    • May 9, 2007

    FAQ1

    • What was that she gave him in the hall at the end?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Fox Searchlight (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Офіціантка
    • Filming locations
      • Halfway House Cafe - 15564 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Night and Day Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,074,800
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $92,034
      • May 6, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,240,529
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 48min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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