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Critics Consensus

James Marsh's doc about artist Phililppe Petit's artful caper brings you every ounce of suspense that can be wrung from a man on a (suspended) wire.

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Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: B+ Feb 18, 2012 Full Review Ben Kenigsberg Time Out Rated: 4/5 Nov 18, 2011 Full Review Catherine Wheatley Sight & Sound The tension builds incrementally, reaching almost unbearable heights at its dizzying climax. Jul 6, 2010 Full Review Graeme Tuckett Stuff.co.nz Man On Wire is an astonishing, adorable, playful and absolutely unforgettable film. Sep 27, 2021 Full Review Mattie Lucas From the Front Row Reminds us that dreams can come true and men can fly, through the heights of the imagination and the triumph of the human spirit - this a film for all those who ever dared to dream. Rated: 4/4 Jul 7, 2019 Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) Some of the on-the-spot footage of the eccentric French thrillseeker's exploits truly boggle the mind (including a controversial stroll Petit once took across the Sydney Harbour Bridge). Rated: 4/5 May 25, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

Gnr E So exciting movie! I enjoyed it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Geke g Remains speechless. Perfect directing skill. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Munkhchimeg T Great, amazing and astonishing. How can human do this. Very good movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review TeXoR G sooooo good, awesome story, was clenching my butt cheeks whole time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/24 Full Review Shael The guts and persistence of our lead character makes this a legendary and timeless story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review scott s This movie/doc is absolutely a must see; a mix between a caper and real life drama ! If you were told the story; you probably wouldn't believe it! Is Phillipe a daredevil or a hero, or lunatic ? I think he is all three. Watch him tightrope across the twin towers in NYC ; absolutely an incredible piece of work and art!! Don't miss this one; you won't be disappointed!! You'll be in awe !! Fantastic true story!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Using actual footage from the event seamlessly mingled with new re-enactments, filmmaker James Marsh masterfully recreates high-wire daredevil Philippe Petit's 1974 stunt: performing acrobatics on a thin wire strung between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Plotting his feat like a master cat burglar, Petit enlists the help of a motley group of friends as he calculates every detail, from acquiring building access to stringing up the wire, and manages to pull off an astounding crime.

Director

James Marsh

Producer

Simon Chinn

Distributor

Magnolia Pictures

Production Co

Discovery Films, UK Film Council

Rating

PG-13 (Some Sexuality|Some Nudity|Drug References)

Genre

Documentary

Original Language

British English

Release Date (Theaters)

Jul 25, 2008, Limited

Release Date (Streaming)

Jun 17, 2011

Box Office (Gross USA)

$3.0M

Runtime

1h 30m