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Man on Wire

Man on Wire

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2008 1h 34m7.4

Man on Wire

“1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.”

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On August 7th 1974, French tightrope walker Philippe Petit stepped out on a high wire, illegally rigged between New York's World Trade Center twin towers, then the world's tallest buildings. After nearly an hour of performing on the wire, 1,350 feet above the sidewalks of Manhattan, he was arrested. This fun and spellbinding documentary chronicles Philippe Petit's "highest" achievement.

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DirectorJames Marsh
ScreenplayPhilippe Petit
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 1, 2008
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 34m
BudgetN/A
Revenue$3M
Rating⭐ 7.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.7 / 10
Votes952
GenresDocumentary
StudioRed Box Films, Discovery Films

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Cast

Philippe Petit

Philippe Petit

Himself

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Jean François Heckel

Himself

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Jean-Louis Blondeau

Himself

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Annie Allix

Herself

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David Forman

Himself

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Alan Welner

Himself

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Barry Greenhouse

Himself

🎭

Jim Moore

Himself

Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis

Himself

Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon

Self (archive footage)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Man on Wire

Where can I watch Man on Wire?

Man on Wire (2008) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Man on Wire about?

On August 7th 1974, French tightrope walker Philippe Petit stepped out on a high wire, illegally rigged between New York's World Trade Center twin towers, then the world's tallest buildings. After nearly an hour of performing on the wire, 1,350 feet above the sidewalks of...

Who directed Man on Wire?

Man on Wire (2008) was directed by James Marsh. The film is a Documentary production with a runtime of 1h 34m, rated 7.4/10.

How long is Man on Wire?

Man on Wire runs 1h 34m (94 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.4/10 from 952 votes. Genre: Documentary.

Is Man on Wire worth watching?

Man on Wire is rated 7.4/10 by 952 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Documentary fans.