The Walk

Every dream begins with a single step

2015 • 123 min • History · Drama · Adventure

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Synopsis

The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.

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Best from age 8

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Inspired by true events, a French high-wire artist dreams of walking a tightrope between the iconic Twin Towers in 1974. With a small team, he meticulously plans and executes his audacious, unauthorized feat.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some peril from heights
Brief moments of characters sneaking around
Minor language and alcohol use

What it models well

Perseverance and dedication
Pursuit of a dream
Teamwork and friendship
Artistic expression

Talk about it after

Following rules vs. pursuing a passion
The Twin Towers and their history
Overcoming challenges and fears
The definition of art

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Top billed cast

Director: Robert Zemeckis • Crew: Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Browne

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Details

TMDB audience: 7.0/10 (3,426)
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Budget: $35,000,000
Box office: $61,181,942
IMDb: tt3488710
Official site: www.sonypictures.com

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