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Waiting for Lightning

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Danny Way in Waiting for Lightning (2012)
Waiting for Lightning
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A documentary on pro skateboarder Danny Way's tough childhood and his contributions to the sport, including footage of his jump over the Great Wall of China.A documentary on pro skateboarder Danny Way's tough childhood and his contributions to the sport, including footage of his jump over the Great Wall of China.A documentary on pro skateboarder Danny Way's tough childhood and his contributions to the sport, including footage of his jump over the Great Wall of China.

  • Director
    • Jacob Rosenberg
  • Writer
    • Bret Anthony Johnston
  • Stars
    • Danny Way
    • Rob Dyrdek
    • Travis Pastrana
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    721
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jacob Rosenberg
    • Writer
      • Bret Anthony Johnston
    • Stars
      • Danny Way
      • Rob Dyrdek
      • Travis Pastrana
    • 5User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Danny Way
    Danny Way
    • Self
    Rob Dyrdek
    Rob Dyrdek
    • Self
    Travis Pastrana
    Travis Pastrana
    • Self
    Laird Hamilton
    Laird Hamilton
    • Self
    Tony Hawk
    Tony Hawk
    • Self
    Paul Rodriguez
    • Self
    • (as Paul Rodriguez Jr.)
    Crystal Ackley
    • Mary O'Dea - age 28
    Mike Blabc
    • Self
    Ken Block
    Ken Block
    • Self
    Bod Boyle
    • Self
    Grant Brittain
    • Self
    Bob Burnquist
    Bob Burnquist
    • Self
    Tommy Caudill
    • Self
    Paul Chek
    • Self
    Adrian Demain
    • Self
    Steve Douglas
    • Self
    Ty Evans
    • Self
    Darryl Franklin
    • Self
    • Director
      • Jacob Rosenberg
    • Writer
      • Bret Anthony Johnston
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    10rnlarson

    Excellent

    I watched the viewing of the premier of the final cut at the U of I Bijou theater. Even though I didn't grow up as a skateboarder, I can really appreciate the effort it takes to be great in it, and Danny Way pushed the sport to ever higher levels. This was easily the best movie I've seen in quite some time. Note that this is a documentary, so it probably won't do well in the general theaters, as the box office hits tend to be molded for the LCD of the US population. Regardless, everyone who enjoys great stories should check this out. Excellent movie, very well written and directed. I'd definitely watch it again. Line 8. Line 9. Line 10.
    10jparksz06

    Incredible

    Waiting for Lightning is one the most inspirational films I've ever seen. It was one of the first documentary skateboard films that really captured what we do and what we go through to achieve our dreams with a skateboard. Danny Way is an icon and a legend in our sport, and he gives us all a reason to get back up. I feel like the filmmakers did an amazing job capturing that, and telling his story. The footage from China during the Great Wall jump really provides clarity on just how amazing that really was and what Danny went through to make it happen. I highly recommend this to anyone who ever has ever set foot on a skateboard or known a skateboarder.
    10scott-beatty

    Watch the inspiring journey of Danny Way!

    Waiting for Lightning is one of the most inspiring biographical documentaries I have ever seen . This movie grabs you and takes you on a journey through Danny Way's life. It shows how his relentless shredding on the skateboard changed the sport of skateboarding forever. This movie portrays how the goals and dreams of one man can have an affect on so many people's lives. It proves that even the hardest goals can be achieved if we use our willpower and determination to push through obstacles in our way. Danny Way reminds us how important it is to get back up when we fall and have faith in our abilities. I believe this film will relate to anyone who watches it, even people like myself who have never skateboarded before.

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    • Release date
      • December 7, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • В очікуванні блискавки
    • Production company
      • Bandito Brothers
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,577
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,537
      • Dec 9, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,577
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      1 hour 36 minutes
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