The Walk

The Walk

Every dream begins with a single step

Directed by Robert Zemeckis

Produced by TriStar Pictures, LStar Capital

2015123 min7.0 / 10

An exhilarating, visually stunning celebration of artistic audacity and human determination, built on the true story of an impossible dream realized through meticulous planning and passion.

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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Questions people ask

  • Does The Walk end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The Walk one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.

  • Is The Walk violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The Walk sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is The Walk easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is The Walk scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise28

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Walk

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Walk

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Walk, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Walk, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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