# Where to watch The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (2005) in the UK

> The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (2005) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2005  
**Runtime:** 10 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Animation, Family  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T09:44:15.663Z)  

## Synopsis

One of the most exciting and memorable stories in the history of the World Trade Towers is that of Philippe Petit, a French man who walked a tightrope between the massive monuments in 1974. Narrated by Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an animated adaptation of the lyrical Caldecott Award-winning book by Mordecai Gerstein. Directed and animated by Michael Sporn, with music by Michael Bacon (of the Bacon Brothers).

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Man%20Who%20Walked%20Between%20the%20Towers)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Man%20Who%20Walked%20Between%20the%20Towers&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Man%20Who%20Walked%20Between%20the%20Towers+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Man Who Walked Between the Towers in the UK?**

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (2005) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Man Who Walked Between the Towers?**

Yes. The Man Who Walked Between the Towers can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The Man Who Walked Between the Towers on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/256787/the-man-who-walked-between-the-towers-2005
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/xK9NfoxGbEdhulAZOQN9y4Ckyqr.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/256787/the-man-who-walked-between-the-towers-2005.json

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