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Waiting to Exhale

Film · 1995

Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Terry McMillanwriter · executive producer
  2. Ronald Basswriter · executive producer
  3. Forest Whitakerdirector
  4. Richard Cheweditor
  5. Toyomichi Kuritacinematographer
  6. Jaki Browncasting director
  7. Babyfacecomposer
  8. Caron Kproducer
  9. Deborah Schindlerproducer
  10. Ezra Swerdlowproducer
  11. David Gropmanproduction designer

On screen

  1. Whitney Houstonlead actor
  2. Lela Rochonlead actor
  3. Loretta Devinelead actor
  4. Angela Bassettlead actor
  5. Gregory Hinessupporting actor
  6. Leonsupporting actor
  7. Donald Faisonsupporting actor
  8. Wendell Piercesupporting actor
  9. Mykelti Williamsonsupporting actor
  10. Michael Beachsupporting actor
  11. Dennis Haysbertsupporting actor
  12. Ezra Swerdlowguest actor
  13. Angela Kenzsloweguest actor
  14. Bob Huffguest actor
  15. Brenda Baldwin-Davisguest actor
  16. Cordell Conwayguest actor
  17. Donyell Hintonguest actor
  18. Joseph S. Myersguest actor
  19. Juliet Rose Serratoguest actor
  20. Ken Loveguest actor
  21. Lee Wells Jr.guest actor
  22. Luis Sharpeguest actor
  23. Patricia Anne Foxguest actor
  24. Shari L. Carpenterguest actor
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From the people who made Waiting to Exhale

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  1. How Stella Got Her Groove Back1998 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  2. First Daughter2004 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  3. Hope Floats1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Black Widow1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. Entrapment1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Sleeping with the Enemy1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. When a Man Loves a Woman1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. My Best Friend's Wedding1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. What Dreams May Come1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Snow Falling on Cedars1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Joy Luck Club1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. Gardens of Stone1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Passion of Mind2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Rain Man1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Mozart and the Whale2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Dangerous Minds1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Stepmom1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. My Best Friend's Wedding2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Before We Go2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Persuasion2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. The Conversation1974 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. That Thing You Do!1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Amelia2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. A Rage in Harlem1991 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  26. Monte Carlo2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  27. My Life1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. Singles1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. I Am Sam2001 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  30. Risky Business1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. Star Wars1977 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Soul Food1997 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
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  35. My Favorite Year1982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  38. Real Genius1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  40. Madea's Big Happy Family2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. The Preacher's WifeWhitney HoustonGregory Hines1996 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  2. The Cheetah GirlsWhitney Houston2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. Jumping the BroomLoretta DevineAngela Bassett2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. The Cheetah Girls 2Whitney Houston2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. SparkleWhitney Houston2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. WhitneyAngela Bassett2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. CinderellaWhitney Houston1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. WhitneyWhitney HoustonBabyface2018 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  9. The BodyguardWhitney Houston1992 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  10. First SundayLoretta Devine2008 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  11. Gang RelatedLela Rochon1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. OtherhoodAngela Bassett2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Whitney: Can I Be MeWhitney Houston2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. This ChristmasLoretta Devine2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Knock OffLela Rochon1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Nothing but the TruthAngela Bassett2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. The Princess DiariesWhitney Houston2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Heist 88Angela Bassett2023 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. SpellLoretta Devine2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. Curious George 3: Back to the JungleAngela Bassett2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. BreakthroughAngela Bassett2015 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  22. Meet the BrownsAngela Bassett2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. Chi-RaqAngela Bassett2015 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  24. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal EngagementWhitney Houston2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. Family ReunionLoretta Devine2019 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  26. SurvivorAngela Bassett2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Michael Jackson: The Life of an IconWhitney Houston2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Lottery TicketLoretta Devine2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. What's Love Got to Do with ItAngela Bassett1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Eli StoneLoretta Devine2008 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  31. Malcolm XAngela Bassett1992 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  32. Critters 4Angela Bassett1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. 9-1-1Angela Bassett2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  34. Strange DaysAngela Bassett1995 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  35. Music of the HeartAngela Bassett1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. SupernovaAngela Bassett2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. Vampire in BrooklynAngela Bassett1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Off LimitsGregory Hines1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. 9-1-1: Lone StarAngela Bassett2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  40. Mr. 3000Angela Bassett2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Harlem NightsLela Rochon1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Renaissance ManGregory Hines1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. BatsLeon1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. The Client ListLoretta Devine2012 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  45. Good Night OppyAngela Bassett2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. London Has FallenAngela Bassett2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared