2008 · movie · PG-13 · 1h 34m
Man on Wire
1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.
Is Man on Wire on Netflix?
No. Man on Wire (2008) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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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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How we got to 70.9
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.4/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 21 | none |
Man on Wire: common questions
Is Man on Wire on Netflix?
No. Man on Wire (2008) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch Man on Wire?
Man on Wire (2008) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is Man on Wire worth watching?
It scores 70.9/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Man on Wire?
Man on Wire runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What is Man on Wire rated?
Man on Wire is rated PG-13 in the US.
Who is in Man on Wire?
Man on Wire stars Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.