Man on Wire
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and The Roku Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling.
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Man On Wire - Official UK Trailer (2008)
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Frequently asked questions about Man on Wire
Where can I watch Man on Wire in the United States?
Man on Wire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Man on Wire on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Man on Wire is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and The Roku Channel.
Can I watch Man on Wire for free?
Man on Wire streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Man on Wire?
Man on Wire scores 7.4 on The Movie Database, 7.7 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 82 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Man on Wire?
Man on Wire stars Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix, and David Forman. James Marsh is the director.
How long is Man on Wire?
Man on Wire runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).
When did Man on Wire come out?
Man on Wire was released on August 1, 2008.
Which studio made Man on Wire?
Man on Wire was produced by Red Box Films, Discovery Films, and BBC Storyville in the United Kingdom.
How much did Man on Wire make at the box office?
Man on Wire grossed $2,957,978 worldwide.
What languages is Man on Wire in?
Man on Wire is in English and French, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.