Movie · 2017 Available digitally

A Vida Em Espera

Wakefield · Robin Swicord

1h 46min Release: 05/19/2017 Drama

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6.1 Audience · 459 votes

A Vida Em Espera is a drama movie released in 2017, directed by Robin Swicord, starring Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Garner e Jason O'Mara. It runs 1h 46min. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video e Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Official synopsis

Howard leva uma vida muito bem estruturada, ele trabalha como advogado em Manhattan e mora em uma casa confortável nos subúrbios com a esposa e os filhos. No entanto, ele se sente extremamente sufocado e, após sofrer um surto, decide se mudar para o sótão sem avisar a família. Os dias viram meses enquanto Howard observa de perto o dia a dia daqueles que ama sem saber se é possível retornar, eventualmente, para a antiga rotina que deixou para trás.

Where to watch A Vida Em Espera

Streaming

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Availability in Brazil · updated 28/09/2026

Cast of A Vida Em Espera

12 actors

Bryan Cranston as Howard Wakefield

Jennifer Garner as Diana Wakefield

Jason O'Mara as Dirk Morrison

Beverly D'Angelo as Babs

Ian Anthony Dale as Ben Jacobs

Pippa Bennett-Warner as Emily

Ellery Sprayberry as Giselle Victoria Bruno as Taylor

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Monica Lawson as Ellen Isaac Leyva as Herbert

Frederick Keeve as Professor

Alexander Zale as Dr. Sondervan

Director: Robin Swicord
Cinematography: Andrei Schwartz
Editing: Matt Maddox
Music: Aaron Zigman
Production: Wendy Federman, Julie Lynn, Carl Moellenberg, Eric Nelsen, Bonnie Curtis

Where you've seen the cast of A Vida Em Espera

Bryan Cranston as Howard Wakefield is also in Drive (2011), Argo (2012) and Pequena Miss Sunshine (2006)
Jennifer Garner as Diana Wakefield is also in Clube de Compras Dallas (2013), Juno (2007) and Pearl Harbor (2001)
Jason O'Mara as Dirk Morrison is also in Liga da Justiça Sombria: Guerra de Apokolips (2020), A Morte e o Retorno do Superman (2019) and Liga da Justiça: Guerra (2014)
Beverly D'Angelo as Babs is also in A Outra História Americana (1998), Férias Frustradas de Natal (1989) and A Casa das Coelhinhas (2008)

Frequently asked questions about A Vida Em Espera

Where to watch A Vida Em Espera?

In Brazil, A Vida Em Espera is available on Amazon Prime Video e Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Is A Vida Em Espera on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video e Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Is A Vida Em Espera on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 28/09/2026, A Vida Em Espera was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Amazon Prime Video e Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is A Vida Em Espera?

A Vida Em Espera runs 1h 46min (106 minutes).

What year did A Vida Em Espera come out?

A Vida Em Espera came out in 2017.