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Waiting for the Light (1990)

1990-06-14 · 1h 34m · EN
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A comedy about strange events and odd behavior.

When single mom Kay Harris inherits a failing small-town diner, her eccentric Aunt Zena attempts to liven things up with a 'ghostly' practical joke. But when Zena suddenly suffers a stroke and her spirited prank is mistaken by the townspeople for a spiritual vision, Kay soon discovers that it'll take a real miracle to bring her community and her family back together!

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Christopher MongerDirector, Writer

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Teri GarrTeri GarrKayShirley MacLaineShirley MacLaineAunt ZenaClancy BrownClancy BrownJoeVincent SchiavelliVincent SchiavelliMullinsJohn Bedford LloydJohn Bedford LloydReverend StevensJeff McCrackenJeff McCrackenCharlieJack McGeeJack McGeeSlim SlaterColin BaumgartnerColin BaumgartnerEddieHillary WolfHillary WolfEmilyLouis GuzzoLouis GuzzoNational NewscasterWilliam DoreWilliam DoreReverend JonesAmanda ArguelloAmanda ArguelloScreaming Girl #1

Keywords

Small town1960sSingle motherAunt nephew relationshipAunt niece relationshipSpiritualityCuban missile crisisFake miracle

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySmall Town · 1960s · Single MotherDialogue densityComedyDirector preference590198Actor preference21547 · 125823 · 6949Country preferenceUs

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What is Waiting for the Light about?

When single mom Kay Harris inherits a failing small-town diner, her eccentric Aunt Zena attempts to liven things up with a 'ghostly' practical joke. But when Zena suddenly suffers a stroke and her spirited prank is mistaken by the townspeople for a spiritual vision, Kay soon discovers that it'll take a real miracle to bring her community and her family back together!

How long is Waiting for the Light?

Waiting for the Light has a runtime of 94 minutes.