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Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang

7.020171h 20mMovieDocumentary

Known for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang creates his most ambitious project yet: Sky Ladder, a visionary, explosive event that he pulls off in his hometown in China after 20 years of failed attempts.

DirectorKevin Macdonald
ProducersFisher Stevens·Wendi Murdoch

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kevin Macdonald

CG
Cai Guoqiang
Self
IB
Ian Buruma
Self
CW
Cai Wen-You
Self
WC
Wenhao Cai
Self
JD
Jeffrey Deitch
Self
PG
Phil Grucci
Self
TK
Thomas Krens
Self
TM
Tatsumi Masatoshi
Self
OS
Orville Schell
Self
JM
Jennifer Wen Ma
Self
HW
Hong Hong Wu
Self
ZYZhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou
Self

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Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang?

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia.

Is Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang on Netflix?

Yes — Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang is available on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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No, Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

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