The Walk

PG

Released Oct 9, 2015

2 hr. 4 min.

Biography

Drama

Adventure

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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.

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Audience Member

What mind numbing boring movie idk wtf these reviews are talking about.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Alec B

There's really no reason for this film to exist, but due to Zemeckis' technical prowess it is highly watchable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Timothy D

The Walk is single-minded Iike its bullheaded main character. It features some exceptional, nail-biting suspense scenes and a stirring finale. However, its mediocre build up offers annoyingly little breadth before the big scenes. Additionally, the cinematography looks like it has a smoothing filter, making much of the film look like mid CGI. The Twin Towers scenes were quite good, but I doubt I would watch this again.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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Mateusz C

The Walk makes a spectacular scene in its own interpretation of it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/14/23

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Kenneth C

A fascinating story regardless, and well worth a watch - if you can stomach heights.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/17/23

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shing ching w

"Yo, THE WALK is a sick movie! Joseph Gordon-Levitt kills it as this crazy high-wire artist who walks between the Twin Towers. It's intense and visually stunning, and you feel like you're right there with him. If you're lookin' for an adventure movie that'll get your heart pumpin', then this is the one for you, bro."

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/07/23

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Robert Zemeckis

Director

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Philippe Petit

Ben Kingsley

Papa Rudy

Charlotte Le Bon

Annie

James Badge Dale

Jean-Pierre

Clément Sibony

Jean-Louis

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J. Hoberman

The New York Review of Books

The stunt is worth the wait. In a sense it's something we've been waiting for since September 12, 2001.

Mar 28, 2017

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Just the mechanics of getting to the roof are fun -- filled with surprise allies and strokes of luck and last minute escapes.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 12, 2016

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

It's applause-worthy work, and a killer climax. But a killer climax does not a motion picture make.

May 3, 2016

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Zemeckis is in his element here and the film starts to pick up energy, and as the outcome is no doubt--it's history, after all--Zemeckis eases us from the thrill of the caper mechanics into something more spiritual

Aug 19, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Through all of the character history and careful planning the narrative sometimes sputters in its attempt to maintain a crisp pacing. But once it comes time for the big act, “The Walk” is every bit as high-tension and breathtaking as you would expect.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 21, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Zemeckis separates the audience from the profundity of what Petit accomplished by allowing his visual components to overshadow the inconceivable real-life story.

Rated: 2.5/4

May 12, 2022

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Executive Producer: Cherylanne Martin, Jackie Levine, Ben Waisbren
Screenwriter: Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Browne
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: ImageMovers
Rating: PG (Language|Brief Drug References|Thematic Elements|Perilous Situations|Smoking|Some Nudity)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 9, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $10.1M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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