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Waiting for 'Superman' 2010

Examining the state of public education in America, this documentary follows several students striving for a better future. It highlights the challenges within the current system and the impact on individual children, including Anthony, Francisco, Bianca, Daisy, and Emily. Through their stories, the film explores the hopes and struggles of students seeking opportunity and a chance to succeed beyond the limitations of failing schools.

Examining the state of public education in America, this documentary follows several students striving for a better future. It highlights the challenges within the current system and the impact on individual children, including Anthony, Francisco, Bianca, Daisy, and Emily. Through their stories, the film explores the hopes and struggles of students seeking opportunity and a chance to succeed beyond the limitations of failing schools.

Does Waiting for 'Superman' have end credit scenes?

No!

Waiting for 'Superman' does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Waiting for 'Superman'

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Ratings and Reviews for Waiting for 'Superman'

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Metacritic

81

Metascore

7.4

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

89%

TOMATOMETER

review

84%

User Score

IMDb

7.4 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

69

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for Waiting for 'Superman'

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16th Critics' Choice Awards 2011

Win

Best Documentary Feature

63rd Directors Guild of America Awards 2011

Davis Guggenheim
Nomination

Documentaries

Davis Guggenheim

Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for Waiting for 'Superman'

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Trailer

Cars Featured in Waiting for 'Superman'

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Explore all cars featured in Waiting for 'Superman', including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Chrysler

2006

PT Cruiser

Dodge

2004

Durango

Ford

1993

Crown Victoria

Ford

1998

Crown Victoria

Ford

2001

Crown Victoria

Ford

2005

Crown Victoria

Ford

1996

F-350

Ford

2005

Mustang

GMC

2007

Yukon Denali

Hyundai

2007

Entourage

Waiting for 'Superman' Themes and Keywords

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