Waiting for Lightning (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, Waiting for Lightning is a drama and documentary film directed by Jacob Rosenberg, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary about the life of skateboarder Danny Way and his attempt at jumping over the Great Wall of China on a skateboard.
Who’s in it. Waiting for Lightning stars Ken Block as Himself, Bob Burnquist as Himself, Rob Dyrdek as Himself and Tony Hawk as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Waiting for Lightning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for Lightning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for Lightning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for Lightning (2012)?
- In US, Waiting for Lightning is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waiting for Lightning worth watching?
- Waiting for Lightning holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waiting for Lightning?
- Waiting for Lightning stars Ken Block, Bob Burnquist, Rob Dyrdek, Tony Hawk and Laird Hamilton.
- When was Waiting for Lightning released?
- Waiting for Lightning was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.