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Man on Wire

In 1974, Philippe Petit embarked on a daring high-wire walk between the iconic World Trade Center twin towers, pushing the limits of human endurance and defying the law in a feat known as the "artistic crime of the century".

In 1974, a 24-year-old French wire walker, juggler, and street performer named Philippe Petit achieved a remarkable feat by walking, dancing, and lying on a wire strung between the Twin Towers' rooftops for 45 minutes.

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Info about Man on Wire

Studio(s): Red Box Films, Discovery Films

Originally Released: United States, Aug 29, 2008

Production Country: United Kingdom

Box Office Gross: $5,258,569.00

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Crime, History, Sport, Thriller

Man on Wire: Where to Watch Online?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Man on Wire" by streaming it on the following platforms: Netflix, Kanopy, Hoopla. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Man on Wire" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, VUDU, YouTube, FlixFling.