

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
2005, English. Directed by Michael Sporn.
One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon (of the Bacon Brothers).
- Runtime
- 0h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 23 April 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mordicai Gerstein
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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Walked Between the Towers?
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Who directed The Man Who Walked Between the Towers?
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (2005) was directed by Michael Sporn and stars Jake Gyllenhaal.