The Walk
“Every dream begins with a single step”
Synopsis
The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official IMAX TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-21
Top Cast
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Philippe Petit
Ben Kingsley
Papa Rudy
Charlotte Le Bon
Annie Allix
James Badge Dale
J.P.
Clément Sibony
Jean-Louis
César Domboy
Jeff / Jean-François
Benedict Samuel
David
Ben Schwartz
Albert
Steve Valentine
Barry Greenhouse
Mark Camacho
Guy Tozolli
Sergio Di Zio
Officer Genco
Kwasi Songui
Man with Plaid Sports Coat
Melantha Blackthorne
Parisian Flower Child
Jason Blicker
Officer Daley
Larry Day
Texas Tourist
Karl Graboshas
Earbud Guy
Daniel Harroch
Clemenza
Guillaume Baillargeon
Outdoor Café Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$61.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.75x
+$26.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Browne
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- The Walk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $61.2M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, LStar Capital, ImageMovers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Browne, Philippe Petit
Alan Silvestri
Dariusz Wolski
Jeremiah O'Driscoll
Cherylanne Martin, Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Jacqueline Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Zemeckis
Screenplay
Robert Zemeckis
Director
Christopher Browne
Screenplay
Jeremiah O'Driscoll
Editor
Dariusz Wolski
Director of Photography
Naomi Shohan
Production Design
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Steve Starkey
Producer
Robert Zemeckis
Producer
Jack Rapke
Producer
Marc Désourdy
Stunt Coordinator
Sébastien Moreau
Visual Effects Supervisor
Viktor Müller
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kevin Baillie
Visual Effects Supervisor
Suttirat Anne Larlarb
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Walk.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Walk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Walk about?
The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.
Who directed The Walk?
The Walk was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Who stars in The Walk?
The principal cast of The Walk includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon, James Badge Dale, Clément Sibony.
When was The Walk released and how long is it?
The Walk was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Walk?
The Walk had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $61.2M at the worldwide box office (1.75 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Walk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Walk was composed by Alan Silvestri.
Is The Walk based on a book or true story?
The Walk is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philippe Petit".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Walk?
The Walk holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).