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Waiting for "Superman"

6.920101h 51mPGMovieDocumentary

Gripping, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful, Waiting for Superman is an impassioned indictment of the American school system from An Inconvenient Truth director Davis Guggenheim.

DirectorDavis Guggenheim
WritersDavis Guggenheim·Billy Kimball

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Davis Guggenheim

CA
Charles Adams
Self
JAJonathan Alter
Jonathan Alter
Self
GC
Geoffrey Canada
Self
CB
Celeste Bell
Self

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Waiting for "Superman" — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Waiting for "Superman"?

Waiting for "Superman" is streaming on Kanopy and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Waiting for "Superman" on Netflix?

No, Waiting for "Superman" is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and YouTube Free.

Is Waiting for "Superman" on Amazon Prime Video?

Waiting for "Superman" isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Waiting for "Superman" for free?

Waiting for "Superman" is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and YouTube Free in United States.