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Man on Wire

7.420081h 34mPG-13MovieDocumentary

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,…

DirectorJames Marsh
WriterPhilippe Petit
ProducersSimon Chinn·Jonathan Hewes

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Foxtel NowFoxtel NowDocPlay Amazon ChannelDocPlay Amazon ChannelBeamafilmBeamafilm
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by James Marsh

PPPhilippe Petit
Philippe Petit
Himself
JH
Jean François Heckel
Himself
JB
Jean-Louis Blondeau
Himself
AA
Annie Allix
Herself
DF
David Forman
Himself
AW
Alan Welner
Himself
BG
Barry Greenhouse
Himself
JM
Jim Moore
Himself
MLMark Lewis
Mark Lewis
Himself
RNRichard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)

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Man on Wire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Man on Wire?

Man on Wire is streaming on Foxtel Now, DocPlay and Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Man on Wire on Netflix?

No, Man on Wire is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and DocPlay.

Is Man on Wire on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Man on Wire isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Foxtel Now and DocPlay instead.

Where can I watch Man on Wire for free?

Man on Wire is available on Foxtel Now and DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Man on Wire based on a true story?

Yes — Man on Wire is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).