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"Waiting..." is a 2005 American independent comedy film that offers a chaotic, often raunchy, glimpse into the lives of young employees working at a chain restaurant called Shenaniganz. The story unfolds over a single shift, highlighting the boredom, frustrations, and irreverent humor of the staff as they deal with demanding customers, uninspired management, and their own personal dramas. The film explores themes of dead-end jobs, youthful aimlessness, and the camaraderie that forms among those stuck in similar circumstances.
The film was released on October 7, 2005, in the United States, following a premiere on September 29, 2005. It stars Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, and Justin Long. Other notable cast members include David Koechner, Luis Guzmán, Chi McBride, and John Francis Daley. "Waiting..." was written and directed by Rob McKittrick, marking his directorial debut. Producers include Jeff Balis, Robert O. Green, Stavros Merjos, Jay Rifkin, and Adam Rosenfelt.
"Waiting..." had a budget of approximately $3 million. Its opening weekend grossed $6,021,106 in 1,652 theaters, landing at number 7 at the U.S. box office. The film went on to achieve a total worldwide gross of $18,637,690, with $16,124,543 from the U.S. domestic market and $2,513,147 from foreign markets.