Hanging by a Wire
Synopsis
On a Tuesday morning in August 2023, a group of kids set off for school, climbing into a makeshift cable car for the journey across a mountain pass in northwest Pakistan. What happened next would make headlines around the world. Suddenly, 900 feet above the ground, two cables snapped, putting the teenagers in mortal danger.
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HANGING BY A WIRE | OFFICIAL TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-16
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mohammed Naqvi
- Screenplay & Story
- Mohammed Naqvi, Bilal Sami
- Original Score
- Sven Faulconer
- Original Title
- Hanging by a Wire
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Pakistan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Urdu
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Mindhouse Productions, EverWonder Studio, 64th Street Media, Universal Pictures Content Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mohammed Naqvi
Mohammed Naqvi, Bilal Sami
Sven Faulconer
Brendan McGinty
Will Grayburn
Mohammed Naqvi, Bilal Sami, Ian Orefice, Amanda Spain, Jon Adler
Department Leadership Roster
Mohammed Naqvi
Director
Mohammed Naqvi
Producer
Bilal Sami
Producer
Mohammed Naqvi
Writer
Bilal Sami
Writer
Brendan McGinty
Director of Photography
Will Grayburn
Editor
Sven Faulconer
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanging by a Wire
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What is Hanging by a Wire about?
On a Tuesday morning in August 2023, a group of kids set off for school, climbing into a makeshift cable car for the journey across a mountain pass in northwest Pakistan. What happened next would make headlines around the world. Suddenly, 900 feet above the ground, two cables snapped, putting the teenagers in mortal danger.
Who directed Hanging by a Wire?
Hanging by a Wire was directed by Mohammed Naqvi.
Who stars in Hanging by a Wire?
The principal cast of Hanging by a Wire includes Not specified.
When was Hanging by a Wire released and how long is it?
Hanging by a Wire was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Hanging by a Wire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hanging by a Wire was composed by Sven Faulconer.