The Tightrope Walker (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2002, The Tightrope Walker is an animation film directed by Roberto Catani, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. The falling letters carry the story of a woman: love, marriage, childbirth. Everything gathers together like a dream. Her story, and the story of the lover she chose, are both written on her body. Fragments of life drift past her gently closed eyes, as she feels the shimmering light of her soul by the seaside.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Tightrope Walker has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tightrope Walker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tightrope Walker tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tightrope Walker (2002)?
- In US, The Tightrope Walker is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tightrope Walker worth watching?
- The Tightrope Walker holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Tightrope Walker released?
- The Tightrope Walker was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.