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Worth the Wait

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The lives of multiple Asian-American strangers fatefully intertwine as they navigate budding love, confront profound loss, and encounter old flames.

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Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views “Worth the Wait” is a streaming movie that should be a family-friendly, safe network evening drama, but it needs to slow down and take its time to develop the characters. It is not enough to have a wealth of talent. May 23, 2025 Full Review Josh Bell Crooked Marquee Lin recruits an impressive lineup of actors for a Tubi original and mostly leaves them adrift, with stock romantic scenarios that play out dully and predictably. Rated: C May 20, 2025 Full Review Brennan Klein Screen Rant Ross Butler and Lana Condor's chemistry elevates one of the storylines in the ensemble rom-com Worth the Wait, but the movie is still entirely bland. Rated: 6/10 May 20, 2025 Full Review Jennifer Green Common Sense Media But the film works as a whole, and for audiences eager to see more Asian and Asian American/Canadian actors on screen, this one will have been worth the wait. May 20, 2025 Full Review Isabella Soares Collider With a simplistic premise and a stacked cast, with names like Lana Condor and Ross Butler on the bill, Worth the Wait is the type of cozy watch you'll have a meet-cute with, but won't fall head over heels for. Rated: 5/10 May 19, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cinema F This movie showcases an amazing collection of actors, and the interwoven story lines combine to create an entertaining and heartfelt film. This is essentially the Avengers of Asian romance/comedy actors, featuring all-stars like Ross Butler, Lana Condor, and Andrew Koji, as well as up-and-coming stars like Ali Fumiko Whitney and Ricky He. I particularly loved Ali Fumiko Whitney’s portrayal, having seen her in several films this year (#AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead / Find Me Falling), this girl has RANGE! Add this film to your must-watch list. Great to see a new platform like Tubi dive into original content. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review Ron T This movie starts out a little differently than most movies. It quickly introduces the characters and it seemed intriguing. The dialogue was quirky and enjoyable. Spoiler: As the father of three, and a grandfather I was upset by the birthing scene, that with no foreshadowing turned into a stillborn. I don’t like the latest trend of calling something a comedy, that has horrible tragedies in it. I am seeking entertainment not depression. I didn’t watch the rest of the movie, it might be great, but I am bailing. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review Heather V This movie was so worth the watch! Multiple story lines with real life story telling. Stories of love and grief and all the in between. It’s completely worth watching. We laughed and tears might have flowed. Well done!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review Patrick L Great to see so many great actors that look like me on the screen. Love how all the storylines tied together & all the characters popping up into each others' stories. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/25 Full Review Shell T A fun movie that also makes you think about love and loss. I agree it would have been nice to develop some of the characters and story lines more. I definitely enjoyed the all Asian cast. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/28/25 Full Review Lesley H “Worth the Wait” is a charming, feel-good romcom that delivers both heart and humor. The writing is clever, and I loved how the film juggled multiple storylines while still giving each character emotional depth. The ensemble cast really brought it—every actor made the most of their role. Knowing the stories were inspired by the creators’ real-life experiences adds an extra layer of sincerity and makes the film’s message hit even harder. My only critique is that the multiple narratives sometimes made the film feel a bit drawn out. That said, trimming it down might have compromised the emotional investment we feel for each character. All in all, it’s a culturally specific yet universal take on love, loss, and connection—and definitely worth the watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The lives of multiple Asian-American strangers fatefully intertwine as they navigate budding love, confront profound loss, and encounter old flames.
Director
Tom Lin
Producer
Dan Mark, Rachel Tan, Vincent Xie, George Lee, Marcus Englefield
Screenwriter
Maggie Hartmans
Distributor
Tubi
Production Co
King Street Pictures, Storyoscopic Films, Waymaker Pictures
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2025
Runtime
1h 42m