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Waiting for Lightning (2012): Ratings & Box Office

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Waiting for Lightning is a 2012 documentary directed by Jacob Rosenberg. It earned $21,577 worldwide. Critics gave it 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
45%
worldwide gross
$21.6K
Metascore
45
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Waiting for Lightning (2012) movie poster
Released
Director
Jacob Rosenberg
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Waiting for Lightning About?

The premise of Waiting for Lightning without spoilers.

This documentary chronicles the remarkable life of skateboarder Danny Way, from a challenging upbringing in Vista, California, to achieving global recognition. Driven by unwavering passion, Way consistently pushes the boundaries of skateboarding and human potential. His relentless pursuit of innovation leads him to attempt an unprecedented feat: skateboarding across the Great Wall of China, showcasing the transformative power of dedication and courage.

Waiting for Lightning Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • child
  • skateboard
  • tough childhood
  • china
  • childhood
  • great wall of china
  • flashback
  • professional skateboarder
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Crew

The Director of Waiting for Lightning

Directed by Jacob Rosenberg.

From the director

More from Jacob Rosenberg

More films directed by Jacob Rosenberg: The Distortion of Sound, Second Hand Smoke, Virtual Reality and Questionable.

Full filmography
Ratings

Waiting for Lightning Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Waiting for Lightning 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Box office

Waiting for Lightning Box Office

Waiting for Lightning grossed $21,577 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$21.6K

US & Canada
$21.6K
Details

Waiting for Lightning Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “ממתין להארה” and “В ожидании молнии”.

Also known as
  • ממתין להארה
  • В ожидании молнии
  • 웨이팅 포 라이트닝

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FAQ

Waiting for Lightning FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Waiting for Lightning, each answered in a sentence.

When was Waiting for Lightning released?

Waiting for Lightning was released on December 7, 2012.

Who directed Waiting for Lightning?

Waiting for Lightning was directed by Jacob Rosenberg.

More films by Jacob Rosenberg

How much did Waiting for Lightning make at the box office?

Waiting for Lightning grossed $21,577 worldwide.

How is Waiting for Lightning rated?

Waiting for Lightning has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Waiting for Lightning have a post-credit scene?

No. Waiting for Lightning has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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