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Hanging by a Wire

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Critics Reviews

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Feb 2
Despite the sense that ‘Hanging by a Wire’ s a bit too clean … the end result is undeniably moving, especially when the survivors and their fathers talk about that unforgettable da Go to Full Review David Ehrlich IndieWire Jan 23
C+
Molded on E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin’s “The Rescue,” but sorely missing that film’s artful suspense and rich characterizations. Go to Full Review Richard Lawson The Hollywood Reporter Jan 23
Perhaps if the film was more polished, and had some added depth, it might feel more substantial. As is, Hanging by a Wire is a gripping story not told thoroughly enough.... Still, there is enough visceral stuff in the movie to make it an engaging sit. Go to Full Review Glenn Dunks reDocumented 6d
That the filmmaking is so nauseously overbearing to boot makes this an unfortunate collision between empty and excess that I didn’t enjoy. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Feb 20
An edge-of-your-seat true rescue story with with a razor-edged social sting. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Feb 12
Very tense crowd pleasing documentary Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Mohammed Ali Naqvi

Director

Mohammed Ali Naqvi

Screenwriter

Bilal Sami

Screenwriter

Mohammed Ali Naqvi

Producer

Bilal Sami

Producer
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Hanging by a Wire

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Movie Info

Director
Mohammed Ali Naqvi
Producer
Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Bilal Sami
Screenwriter
Mohammed Ali Naqvi, Bilal Sami
Genre
Documentary, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 17m