Man on Wire (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2008, Man on Wire is a documentary film directed by James Marsh, running about 94 minutes. “1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 spellbinding documentary chronicles Philippe Petit's "highest" achievement.
Who’s in it. Man on Wire stars Philippe Petit as Himself, Jean François Heckel as Himself, Jean-Louis Blondeau as Himself and Annie Allix as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Man on Wire has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel 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 Man on Wire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on Wire tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on Wire (2008)?
- In US, Man on Wire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Dox Amazon Channel, 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 Man on Wire worth watching?
- Man on Wire holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Man on Wire?
- Man on Wire stars Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix and David Forman.
- When was Man on Wire released?
- Man on Wire was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.