The Walk

2015, Biography/Drama, 2h 4m

280 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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The Walk attempts a tricky balancing act between thrilling visuals and fact-based drama -- and like its wire-walking protagonist, pulls it off with impressive élan. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

As a boy, Philippe Petit dreams of performing daring feats for dazzled crowds. As an adult (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), his life's ambition comes true when he becomes a high-wire artist who stares death in the face with every step. Under the guidance of mentor Papa Rudy, the French daredevil devises a plan to walk on a tightrope attached to the north and south towers of the World Trade Center. With help from his team and against all odds, Petit attempts the seemingly impossible stunt on Aug. 7, 1974.

Rating:

PG (Language|Brief Drug References|Thematic Elements|Perilous Situations|Smoking|Some Nudity)
Genre:

Biography, Drama, Adventure
Original Language:

English
Director:

Robert Zemeckis
Producer:

Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke
Writer:

Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Browne
Release Date (Theaters):

Oct 9, 2015 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Jan 5, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA):

$10.1M
Runtime:

2h 4m
Distributor:

Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Philippe Petit

Ben Kingsley
Papa Rudy

Charlotte Le Bon
Annie

James Badge Dale
Jean-Pierre, J.P.

Clément Sibony
Jean-Louis

César Domboy
Jeff, Jean-François

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Critic Reviews for The Walk

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Audience Reviews for The Walk

Jul 09, 2017

Most people have probably heard of Petite's walk between the Twin Towers, so the film doesn't shy away from having the protagonist narrate the entire story in a somewhat unexpectedly quirky way standing on the Statue of Liberty. Unfortunately even way before the big stunt, some of the surroundings seem oddly unreal and can easily be identified as special effect shots. Thankfully, no such thought crosses your mind during the dizzying finale. Sure, they may have added some complications here or there. but it's still wonderfully done. Overall maybe a bit too quirky at times, but the mind-blowing ending makes up for it.

Jens S Super Reviewer
Feb 14, 2017

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Anthony L Super Reviewer
May 25, 2016

A thrilling picture to watch on the big screen. Although, it does raise the question: Would it have had the same effect if that screen had been my laptop's? I had the same thought watching Alfonso Cuaron's Gravity -- Incidentally, The walk wins that battle with a much stronger lead performance by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and a generally more balanced and true story. Both very entertaining films, all the same.

Ace T Super Reviewer
Apr 26, 2016

Not quite as interesting as the documentary but this is nonetheless an enjoyable film that ends up being appropriately a love story about the Twin Towers as well as one man's obsession in all its glory and ugliness.

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