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Waiting to Exhale

6.219952h 7mRMovieComedyDramaRomance

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.

DirectorForest Whitaker
WritersTerry McMillan·Ronald Bass
ProducersTerry McMillan·Deborah Schindler

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Cast · Directed by Forest Whitaker

WHWhitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Savannah
ABAngela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Bernadine
LDLoretta Devine
Loretta Devine
Gloria
LRLela Rochon
Lela Rochon
Robin
GHGregory Hines
Gregory Hines
Marvin
DHDennis Haysbert
Dennis Haysbert
Kenneth
MWMykelti Williamson
Mykelti Williamson
Troy
MBMichael Beach
Michael Beach
John, Sr.
LLeon
Leon
Russell
WPWendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce
Michael
DFDonald Faison
Donald Faison
Tarik
JSJeffrey D. Sams
Jeffrey D. Sams
Lionel

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Waiting to Exhale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Waiting to Exhale?

Waiting to Exhale is streaming on Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Waiting to Exhale on Netflix?

No, Waiting to Exhale is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Starz.

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Waiting to Exhale isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Waiting to Exhale is available on Starz in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.