Waiting for "Superman"(2010)
The fate of our country won't be decided on a battlefield, it will be determined in a classroom.
Waiting for "Superman" Synopsis
Gripping, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful, Waiting for Superman is an impassioned indictment of the American school system from An Inconvenient Truth director Davis Guggenheim.
Waiting for "Superman" (2010) is a documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim, released on September 24, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Charles Adams, Jonathan Alter, Geoffrey Canada and Celeste Bell. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 149 ratings.
- Director:
- Davis Guggenheim
- Writers:
- Davis Guggenheim, Billy Kimball
- Composer:
- Christophe Beck
- Production:
- Electric Kinney Films, Walden Media, Participant, Paramount Vantage
- Status:
- Released
Waiting for "Superman" (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Waiting for "Superman" before you stream it.
Waiting for "Superman" Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Charles Adams
Charles Adams
as Self
Jonathan Alter
as Self
- Geoffrey Canada
Geoffrey Canada
as Self
- Celeste Bell
Celeste Bell
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Davis Guggenheim, written by Davis Guggenheim and Billy Kimball.
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Waiting for "Superman" Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 149 ratings.
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Waiting for "Superman" – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waiting for "Superman" online?
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Waiting for "Superman" (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Waiting for "Superman"?
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The main cast of Waiting for "Superman" (2010) includes Charles Adams, Jonathan Alter, Geoffrey Canada and Celeste Bell. The film was directed by Davis Guggenheim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Waiting for "Superman" released?
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Waiting for "Superman" was released on September 24, 2010 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Waiting for "Superman" worth watching?
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Waiting for "Superman" (2010) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 149 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Waiting for "Superman"?
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Yes. The official Waiting for "Superman" trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.