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The Walk

2015·Movie
2h 3min·PG
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Every dream begins with a single step

The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.
Inspirational True StoryVisual SpectacleTension & WonderWorld Trade CenterMan vs. ImpossibleDream FulfillmentHistorical RecreationThrill Ride

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Walk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Walk legally?

The Walk is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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 The Walk worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Walk rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Walk?

2 h 3 min

The Walk runs 2 h 3 min.

Is The Walk based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Walk?

Critics77
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see The Walk much the same way.

Was The Walk a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$61 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $61 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is The Walk in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch The Walk?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Walk in 111 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Walk use?

Reality Is UnrealisticObfuscating DisabilityAgony of the FeetMeet CuteNot a GameOoh, Me Accent's SlippingDon't Look DownHiding Behind the Language BarrierThe '70sDelivery Guy InfiltrationDeterminatorSarcastic Confessionand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Walk, including Reality Is Unrealistic, Obfuscating Disability, Agony of the Feet.