Man on Wire

2008·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic898.2Rotten Tomatoes100%87%

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Man on Wire fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic and wondrous

  • Catharsis8
  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

A real life story and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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

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.
Biographical DocumentaryHigh-Wire ActWorld Trade CenterArtistic AchievementAudaciousSuspensefulInspirationalNew York City

Crew

Directed by:
James Marsh
Written by:
Philippe Petit
Produced by:
Simon Chinn, Nick Fraser, Andrea Meditch
Composed by:
J. Ralph, Michael Nyman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Man on Wire

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Where can I stream Man on Wire legally?

NetflixPrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlex

Man on Wire is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Man on Wire worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Man on Wire rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Man on Wire?

1 h 34 min

Man on Wire runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Man on Wire based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Man on Wire?

Critics95
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Man on Wire higher (95) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Man on Wire in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Man on Wire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Man on Wire in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Man on Wire use?

The '70sOnce Upon a TimeEiffel Tower EffectDelivery Guy InfiltrationVisual Title DropModel PlanningSoundtrack DissonanceTalking HeadsHeroic BSoDTightrope Walking"Mister Sandman" SequenceRecycled Soundtrackand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Man on Wire, including The '70s, Once Upon a Time, Eiffel Tower Effect.

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