Man on Wire
“1974. 1350 feet up. The artistic crime of the century.”
Where to watch Man on Wire in Canada
Man on Wire is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
About Man on Wire
Man on Wire is a 2008 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by James Marsh, starring Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel and Jean-Louis Blondeau. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 964 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Man on Wire in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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Overview
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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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Man on Wire in Canada?+
In Canada, Man on Wire is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Man on Wire on Netflix?+
Man on Wire is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Man on Wire?+
Man on Wire has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who stars in Man on Wire?+
Man on Wire stars Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix and David Forman.
When did Man on Wire come out?+
Man on Wire is a 2008 movie directed by James Marsh.
What genre is Man on Wire?+
Man on Wire is Documentary film.
Who directed Man on Wire?+
Man on Wire was directed by James Marsh.
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