

Hanging by a Wire (2026)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Hanging by a Wire
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+, Paramount Plus | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +2 |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Amazon Video +2 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Amazon Video +2 |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Hanging by a Wire in 42 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Hanging by a Wire is a Documentary movie, released on 2026-10-21, runtime 77 minutes.
Is Hanging by a Wire worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hanging by a Wire 7.1 out of 10 from 11 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Hanging by a Wire?
In the United States, Hanging by a Wire streams on Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Mohammed Naqvi
Sources
Details and the 7.1/10 rating from Hanging by a Wire on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.