Man on Wire
2008, English. Directed by James Marsh.
1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Man on Wire is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Dox in India.
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- Released
- 1 August 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Philippe Petit
- Box office
- $3M
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What Man on Wire is based on
Man on Wire is based on a true story.
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Man on Wire: quick answers
Is Man on Wire worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,012 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Man on Wire?
Man on Wire runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Man on Wire have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Man on Wire. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Man on Wire parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Man on Wire is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Man on Wire on?
Man on Wire is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Dox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man on Wire?
If you liked Man on Wire, try The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man, Sidney, John Candy: I Like Me.
Who directed Man on Wire?
Man on Wire (2008) was directed by James Marsh and stars Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau.
What is Man on Wire based on?
Man on Wire is based on a true story.