Waiting for "Superman" (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2010, Waiting for "Superman" is a documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim, running about 111 minutes. “The fate of our country won't be decided on a battlefield, it will be determined in a classroom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gripping, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful, Waiting for Superman is an impassioned indictment of the American school system from An Inconvenient Truth director Davis Guggenheim.
Who’s in it. Waiting for "Superman" stars Michelle Rhee as Herself and George Reeves as Superman (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Waiting for "Superman" has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for "Superman" page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for "Superman" tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for "Superman" (2010)?
- In US, Waiting for "Superman" is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waiting for "Superman" worth watching?
- Waiting for "Superman" holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waiting for "Superman"?
- Waiting for "Superman" stars Michelle Rhee and George Reeves.
- When was Waiting for "Superman" released?
- Waiting for "Superman" was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.