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Waitress

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Jenna (Keri Russell) works in a diner in a small Southern town and is a genius at creating luscious desserts, but her marriage to an overbearing lout (Jeremy Sisto) makes happiness impossible. When she discovers she is pregnant, she makes plans to skip town before her condition is obvious. However, she begins an affair with the new town doctor (Nathan Fillion), who is the only one who knows her secret.
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Sweet, smart, and quirky, Waitress hits the right, bittersweet notes through this romantic comedy through its witty script and a superb performance by Keri Russell.

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Shauna Lyon The New Yorker 02/10/2014
Shelly deftly achieves a tone pitched between fantasy and reality, its levity belying an astute and humane study of an unhappy relationship steeped in inertia. Go to Full Review
Wally Hammond Time Out 11/18/2011
3/5
Funny, gentle, unpatronising, if occasionally naive and quirky. Go to Full Review
Mark Bourne Film.com 11/28/2007
Waitress is not a perfectly cut, factory-line Safeway-brand slice. It does, though, serve up a generous deep-dish portion, homemade and heartfelt, that leaves a sweet taste goes down. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/26/2020
4.0/4.0
It's hard to picture an actress other than Russell so beautifully blending the drama, desperation, hopefulness, sweetness, and sensuality of her character. Go to Full Review
Yasser Medina Cinefilia 08/26/2020
6/10
Adrienne Shelly's 'Waitress' is a bittersweet comedy-drama that has good intentions when it establish its romantic dilemmas, but I feel it lacks grace and emotionality. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Brandy McDonnell The Oklahoman 08/09/2018
3.5/4
The experience is enjoyable but bittersweet, because Waitress will leave you with a taste for more. Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 3 Funny in 1 hour and 47 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 2007-2025 by 20th Century Studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Sexual Content, Language and Thematic Elements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jerry R Mar 24 There is only one thing to be said about this excellent movie, the performance of magnificent actress Keri Russell. Enjoy it! See more SkyRo P @TheMovieSearch Feb 16 I recently watched the 2007 film "Waitress," featuring Keri Russell in the lead role. The movie has a light comedic touch, but it leans more towards romance, telling the story of a woman trapped in a terrible relationship. She finds solace and escape in her passion for baking pies, dreaming of one day owning her own pie shop. Overall, I found the film quite enjoyable and watched it from start to finish. While I believe the stage play offers deeper character development and a richer portrayal of the protagonist, the film does explore her relationship with the doctor in greater detail. However, I felt that their connection developed too quickly, lacking a proper buildup, which can be attributed to some shortcomings in the screenwriting. The sudden shift from him being her gynecologist to a romantic interest felt a bit awkward. The cast did an amazing job in their respective roles. Personally, I preferred the portrayal of the character by the actress in the stage musical over the film's counterpart. Nonetheless, I believe the film was well-directed, with strong performances that effectively conveyed the emotional journey intended for the audience. I would definitely recommend it. See more Bob G Feb 2 Great actors having a really bad go at it. With a sappy, after school special story line. I couldn't even finish it. See more Trafalgar L @TDWaterLaw93 01/29/2024 A sharp and witty story about an overworked pregnant waitress who has to deal with an abusive husband. "Waitress" is exactly what we need this day and age, it not only deals with a serious topic, but presents in a very respectful way. Also the performance of Jenna by Keri Russell is top notch. See more Ram L 10/06/2023 There are just too many things to like about this gem of a movie! Romantic yet realistic, dramatic with no "dramatic scenes," surreal yet earthy (if that's possible)—and there's no guessing how it's going to end! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Jenna (Keri Russell) works in a diner in a small Southern town and is a genius at creating luscious desserts, but her marriage to an overbearing lout (Jeremy Sisto) makes happiness impossible. When she discovers she is pregnant, she makes plans to skip town before her condition is obvious. However, she begins an affair with the new town doctor (Nathan Fillion), who is the only one who knows her secret.
Director
Adrienne Shelly
Producer
Michael Roiff
Screenwriter
Adrienne Shelly
Distributor
Fox
Production Co
Night & Day Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 2, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$19.1M
Runtime
1h 47m
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