The Walk (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Walk is a 2015 adventure thriller directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $61.2 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Visual Effects at the Critics' Choice 2016. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Releasing
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Walk About?
The premise of The Walk without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by a lifelong obsession, Philippe Petit attempts an impossible feat: tightrope walking between the iconic Twin Towers of New York City. With the encouragement of his mentor, Papa Rudy, and the help of a dedicated team, Petit meticulously plans and executes his audacious quest. Facing numerous obstacles, including potential betrayal and perilous situations, he pushes the boundaries of human ingenuity and courage in a breathtaking display of skill and determination.
The Walk Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tightrope walker
- 1970s
- world trade center manhattan new york city
- skyscraper
- based on true story
- new york city
- tightrope
- year 1973
- talking to the camera
- mentor protege relationship
- planning
- frenchman abroad
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- manhattan new york city
- based on real person
- 20th century
- fake french accent
- kiss on the mouth
- wind in hair
- aerial camera shot
- airplane
- kiss on the lips
- acrophobia
- kiss
- tightrope walking
- male police officer
- police officer
- original author as character
- 3d
- man wears black
- period drama
- docudrama drama
- france
- juggler
- photographer
- roof
- handcuffed behind back
- handcuffs
- police
- united states of america
- chinese restaurant
- no opening credits
- dentist
- dental receptionist
- on screen narration
- voice over narration
- reference to the eiffel tower
- magazine article
- street artist
- circus
- song
The Walk Cast
Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars in The Walk. Directed by Robert Zemeckis.
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Director Robert Zemeckis
More from Robert Zemeckis
More films directed by Robert Zemeckis, best-rated first: Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Cast Away and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
The Walk Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Walk 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 29% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 58%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 64% User score
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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The Walk Plot Summary
What happens in The Walk from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Philippe Petit, portrayed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, fearlessly stands atop the iconic Statue of Liberty, proclaiming that he does not fear death. This bold statement is a testament to his determination as he dreams of performing a high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
The tale takes us back to Paris, France in 1973, where Philippe captivates street audiences with his performances but often finds himself evading the police for not having a permit. In a humorous mishap, while collecting donations, he accidentally bites into a jawbreaker tossed to him by a girl, causing a moment of pain but also inspiration.
Full summary
The whole story of The Walk, scene by scene
The Walk Box Office & Budget
The Walk grossed $61.2 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $10.1 million came from the US and Canada and $51 million (83%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$61.2M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $10.1M
- International
- $51M
- Budget
- $35M
The Walk Awards & Nominations
The Walk earned 1 award nomination, including Best Visual Effects at the Critics' Choice 2016.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Visual Effects
How Well Do You Know The Walk?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does Philippe Petit proclaim atop the Statue of Liberty?
Cars in The Walk
15 cars on screen, including the 1969 Ford Econoline and the 1970 Checker Taxicab.
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1969 Ford Econoline Important role -
1970 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1985 Citroën 2CV 6 Spécial Minor role -
Citroën Type HY Currus Minor role
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Movies Like The Walk
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Walk, The Man Who Walked Between the Towers and The Walking Man.
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The Walk 2022 -
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers 2005 -
The Walking Man 2007 -
Walk Proud 1979 -
Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing 1997 -
A Walk in the Woods 2015 -
Walkaway Joe 2020 -
On the Wandering Paths 2023 -
Peter Brook: The Tightrope 2014 -
Man on a Ledge 2012 -
Walking, Walking 1983 -
World Trade Center 2006
The Walk FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Walk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Walk?
The Walk runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was The Walk released?
The Walk was released on September 30, 2015.
Who directed The Walk?
The Walk was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
More films by Robert Zemeckis Who is in the cast of The Walk?
The Walk stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
How much did The Walk make at the box office?
The Walk grossed $61.2 million worldwide ($10.1 million domestic, $51 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is The Walk rated?
The Walk has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was The Walk nominated for any awards?
The Walk received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Walk have a post-credit scene?
No. The Walk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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