A smash hit with audiences at the Sundance Film Festival, this heart-warming offbeat romantic comedy serves up a delicious slice of life tale, revealing the power of friendship, motherhood and the willingness to take a chance. Jenna (Russell) is a small town waitress stuck in a loveless marriage, the only satisfaction she derives is through the unforgettable pies she bakes. An unplanned pregnancy is unwelcome news until it leads her to the shy Dr Pomatter (Fillion). What ensues is a vibrant, unexpected story of love and the finding of strength.
Comedy / Romance / Drama
USA
108mins
10 October 2007
Keri Russell
Nathan Fillion
Cheryl Hines
Adrienne Shelly
Eddie Jemison
Adrienne Shelly
M
Moderate themes, brief moderate sex scene, infrequent moderate coarse language
"A charmer! Warm, wise and funny!"
Entertainment Tonight
"If Waitress was one of Jenna's pies, it would be a sky-high lemon meringue—light, airy, not too sweet, with a tart, satisfying filling."
Hollywood Reporter
"Among the joys here are the supporting players, each with well-defined stories and quirky personalities."
Washington Post