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Man on Wire

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

7.420081h 34mDocumentary
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Man on Wire is a 2008 documentary film, running 1h 34m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12A in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Now TV Cinema.

12A age rating1h 34mDocumentary

Rated 12A in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2008-08-01
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Documentary
Director
James Marsh
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.4 / 10 · 1,012 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

10 names
Philippe PetitHimself
Jean François HeckelHimself
Jean-Louis BlondeauHimself
Annie AllixHerself
David FormanHimself
Alan WelnerHimself
Barry GreenhouseHimself
Jim MooreHimself
Mark LewisHimself
Richard NixonSelf (archive footage)

Questions about Man on Wire

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Where can I watch Man on Wire in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Man on Wire is listed on Now TV Cinema. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Man on Wire suitable for children?

Man on Wire is rated 12A in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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 Manhattan, he was arrested. This fun and…

How long is Man on Wire?

Man on Wire runs for 1h 34m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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