Waiting for Lightning (2012): Ratings & Box Office
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.
- Released
- Director
- Jacob Rosenberg
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
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
The Director of Waiting for Lightning
Directed by Jacob Rosenberg.
- Director Jacob Rosenberg
More from Jacob Rosenberg
More films directed by Jacob Rosenberg: The Distortion of Sound, Second Hand Smoke, Virtual Reality and Questionable.
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.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 45% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 4.1
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TMDB 58% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
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Movie Insider 1.0 /5
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Waiting for Lightning Box Office
Waiting for Lightning grossed $21,577 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.6K
- US & Canada
- $21.6K
Waiting for Lightning Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “ממתין להארה” and “В ожидании молнии”.
- Also known as
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- ממתין להארה
- В ожидании молнии
- 웨이팅 포 라이트닝
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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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