Synopsis
A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century."
Where to watch Man on Wire
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
The essentials
- Runtime
- 94 min1 hour and 34 minutes
- Budget
- £1mDiscovery Films
- How long is Man on Wire?
- 1 hour and 34 minutes (94 minutes).
- When was Man on Wire released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 31 July 2008.
- Who directed Man on Wire?
- James Marsh.
- Where can I watch Man on Wire?
- In the UK you can watch it on rent on Prime Video and on buy on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (4)- Director
- James Marsh
- Writers
- Philippe Petit
- Producers
- Simon Chinn
Reviews
8.5 4 votes
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2009 1 of 1 nomination Won: Best Documentary, Features
- BAFTA Awards 2009 1 of 2 nominations Won: Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film of the Year
Soundtrack
All 23 songs- Fish BeachThe, Michael Nyman, Band, Published Chester Music Limited Spotify
- History Of The InsipidThe, Michael Nyman, Orchestra, Published Chester Music Limited Spotify
- AlbatrossFleetwood Mac, Published Crosstown DowntownSongs, BMI Spotify
- Dreams Of A JourneyThe, Michael Nyman, Band, Published Chester Music Limited Spotify
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