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Waiting for the Light

6.719901h 34mMovieComedy

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…

DirectorChristopher Monger
WriterChristopher Monger
ProducersRon Bozman·Caldecot Chubb

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Cast · Directed by Christopher Monger

SMShirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine
Aunt Zena
TGTeri Garr
Teri Garr
Kay
CBClancy Brown
Clancy Brown
Joe
VSVincent Schiavelli
Vincent Schiavelli
Mullins
JLJohn Bedford Lloyd
John Bedford Lloyd
Reverend Stevens
JMJeff McCracken
Jeff McCracken
Charlie
JMJack McGee
Jack McGee
Slim Slater
CB
Colin Baumgartner
Eddie
HWHillary Wolf
Hillary Wolf
Emily
LG
Louis Guzzo
National Newscaster
WD
William Dore
Reverend Jones
AA
Amanda Arguello
Screaming Girl #1

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Waiting for the Light — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Waiting for the Light?

Waiting for the Light isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Waiting for the Light on Netflix?

No, Waiting for the Light is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Waiting for the Light on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Waiting for the Light isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Waiting for the Light for free?

Waiting for the Light isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Waiting for the Light?

Waiting for the Light hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 2, 1990. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.