Waiting for Guffman (1997)
Kernel Score: 75% · 267 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Music
Released: 1997-01-31
Runtime: 84 minutes
Where to watch Waiting for Guffman
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town musical production go overboard when they learn that Broadway theater agent Mort Guffman will be in attendance.
Waiting for Guffman parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Waiting for Guffman is an R-rated mockumentary comedy about a small-town musical, with mild innuendo and crude humor typical of the genre but nothing graphic in the signals provided.
- Language: Some — R rating and comedic tone suggest scattered adult language typical of a satirical mockumentary.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Christopher Guest as Corky St. Clair
- Eugene Levy as Dr. Allan Pearl
- Fred Willard as Ron Albertson
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Waiting for Guffman FAQ
Is Waiting for Guffman good?
Waiting for Guffman has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 267 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Waiting for Guffman?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Waiting for Guffman OK for kids?
Waiting for Guffman is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Waiting for Guffman is an R-rated mockumentary comedy about a small-town musical, with mild innuendo and crude humor typical of the genre but nothing graphic in the signals provided.
What movies are like Waiting for Guffman?
If you liked Waiting for Guffman, try Bo Burnham: What., Weird Science, Brazil and Team Thor.