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Waiting for the Light

1219901h 34mChristopher Monger
IMDb 6.0

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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!

Comedy
Small TownAunt Niece RelationshipSpiritualitySingle MotherAunt Nephew RelationshipCuban Missile Crisis1960sFake Miracle

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What is Waiting for the Light (1990) 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!

Who stars in Waiting for the Light?

Waiting for the Light stars Shirley MacLaine (Aunt Zena), Teri Garr (Kay), Clancy Brown (Joe), Vincent Schiavelli (Mullins), John Bedford Lloyd (Reverend Stevens). The film was directed by Christopher Monger.

How long is Waiting for the Light?

Waiting for the Light has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated 12.

Is Waiting for the Light worth watching?

Waiting for the Light holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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