As dawn breaks over Manhattan's iconic twin towers, daredevil Philippe Petit defies gravity and convention, executing a daring high-wire act that will leave the world agog. After years of planning and secrecy, Petit takes his first step on the wire 1,350 feet above the city streets, embarking on an hour-long dance with danger and destiny.

As dawn breaks over Manhattan's iconic twin towers, daredevil Philippe Petit defies gravity and convention, executing a daring high-wire act that will leave the world agog. After years of planning and secrecy, Petit takes his first step on the wire 1,350 feet above the city streets, embarking on an hour-long dance with danger and destiny.

Does Man on Wire have end credit scenes?

No!

Man on Wire does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Ratings

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Metacritic

89

Metascore

8.2

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

100%

TOMATOMETER

review

87%

User Score

IMDb

7.7 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

74

%

User Score

Discover the awards and nominations received by Man on Wire. Explore the history of Man on Wire and its cast and crew.


62nd British Academy Film Awards 2009

Win

Outstanding British Film

Nomination

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer

14th Critics' Choice Awards 2009

Win

Best Documentary Feature

61st Directors Guild of America Awards 2009

James Marsh
Nomination

Documentaries

James Marsh

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