The Walk
Seen it?2015 | 123 min | History, Drama, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved Donnie Brasco, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$61 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 204K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
- Joseph Gordon-LevittPhilippe Petit
- Ben KingsleyPapa Rudy
- Charlotte Le BonAnnie Allix
- James Badge DaleJ.P.
- Clément SibonyJean-Louis
- César DomboyJeff / Jean-François
- Benedict SamuelDavid
- Ben SchwartzAlbert
- Steve ValentineBarry Greenhouse
- Mark CamachoGuy Tozolli