Movie

Waiting for the Messiah

★ 4.9(14)20001h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Daniel Burman
Release date: 2000-05-25
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Spanish
Status: Released
Country: Argentina
Studio: Astrolabio

Waiting for the Messiah — trailer

About Waiting for the Messiah

Waiting for the Messiah is a 2000 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Daniel Burman, starring Daniel Hendler, Enrique Piñeyro and Héctor Alterio. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Waiting for the Messiah in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1999, Argentina's peso craters. Ariel, a young man from Buenos Aires' Jewish community, deals with his mother's fatal illness, finds a job as a night shift surveillance camera monitor, and wonders when he'll discover sex. Santamaria, middle aged, loses his bank job and is dismissed by his wife; he finds stolen wallets in dumpsters to return to their owners. Ariel tells Santamaria's story to a TV reporter who profiles lives on the street. She's Laura, in a relationship with another woman, but perhaps available. Ariel desires Laura, while Santamaria courts Elsa, a washroom attendant who's husband is in prison. Christmas and Hanukkah approach; can anyone connect?

Cast

Daniel Hendler

Ariel Goldstein

Enrique Piñeyro

Santamaría

Héctor Alterio

Simón

Melina Petriella

Estela

Stefania Sandrelli

Elsa

Chiara Caselli

Laura

Gabriela Acher

Sara

Dolores Fonzi

Any

Imanol Arias

Baltasar

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Waiting for the Messiah in United Kingdom?+

Waiting for the Messiah is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Waiting for the Messiah on Netflix?+

Waiting for the Messiah is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Waiting for the Messiah?+

Waiting for the Messiah has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Waiting for the Messiah?+

Waiting for the Messiah stars Daniel Hendler, Enrique Piñeyro, Héctor Alterio, Melina Petriella and Stefania Sandrelli.

When did Waiting for the Messiah come out?+

Waiting for the Messiah is a 2000 movie directed by Daniel Burman.

What genre is Waiting for the Messiah?+

Waiting for the Messiah is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Waiting for the Messiah?+

Waiting for the Messiah was directed by Daniel Burman.