Movies and TvShows featuring "tightrope-walking" theme.
Peter Parker, a high school student in Queens, lives a double life as Spider-Man. When a new threat arises in New York City, he must balance his responsibilities and save the day.
Quasimodo, the hunchback bell-ringer of Notre Dame, meets a gypsy dancer named Madellaine and embarks on a new adventure. Together, they must save the city from an evil magician and find true love.
In this silent comedy, a tramp finds himself working at a circus and falling in love with a circus performer. He must navigate through various obstacles, including a rival and the police, to win her heart.
In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recruits a team of people to help him realize his dream: to walk the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Philippe's journey starts from his childhood fascination with high-wire walkers at the circus to his street performer days in Paris. After discovering the Twin Towers in New York, Philippe sets out to fulfill his dream. With the help of his team, he illegally sets up his wire and successfully completes the walk, capturing the world's attention. Despite being arrested, Philippe's story becomes worldwide news and his legacy lives on.
In 16th century Korea, a jester becomes the closest confidant of the king, but their friendship is tested when a beautiful and mysterious woman enters their lives. As political turmoil engulfs the kingdom, the jester must navigate treachery, love, and betrayal to protect both the king and himself.
A man is thrust into fatherhood when his ex-wife leaves him with their two daughters. As he struggles to balance his personal life and new responsibilities, he must learn what it means to be a father and create a loving family environment. Along the way, he faces courtroom battles, family conflicts, and the ups and downs of dating. Set in Paris, this heartwarming comedy-drama explores the complexities of modern family relationships.
Clock Cleaners is a hilarious animated short film that follows Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy as they work to clean a clock tower. However, their cleaning efforts quickly turn into a series of comedic mishaps and slapstick moments, resulting in chaos and laughter.
Sharad, a brave sailor, discovers the secret location of the legendary city of Atlantis. He must face mortal combat matches, tightrope walking, and an invisible wall to conquer the kingdom and save his people.
Two brothers sneak into a circus in order to free their grandfather's horse and fulfill his last wish.
Tea for Two Hundred is a comedic animated short film from 1948. The plot revolves around an ant who tries to steal food at a picnic, leading to various comedic mishaps and chaos. The film features elements of slapstick comedy and anthropomorphism.
Daffy Duck is working as a babysitter for the Acme Baby Sitting Agency. While he's sitting on a chicken egg, it hatches. The chick decides Daffy is a stranger and he should have nothing to do with him, so flees. Daffy has to catch it.
In 'Dog Pounded,' a cartoon bulldog named Hector tries to catch a mischievous bird while dealing with various obstacles and disguises. The story is filled with humor and slapstick comedy.
In Cue Ball Cat, Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse engage in a hilarious game of pool, filled with surrealism and comedic antics. From billiard balls being swallowed to portable holes and tightrope walking, this animated comedy is a wild ride of unpredictable fun.
Popeye is wooing Olive on the phone when Bluto comes over. He overhears, taps into the line, and impersonates Popeye. They proceed to have a high-wire fight on the telephone lines outside Olive's house.
In Canary Row, Sylvester the cat tries to catch Tweety Bird but faces various obstacles and comedic mishaps along the way.
Tag til marked i Fjordby is a 1957 Danish comedy film directed by Poul Bang and starring Dirch Passer.
Invitation to the Dance is an anthology film consisting of three distinct stories, all of which revolve around the art of dance. The film features a combination of live-action and animation, with each story offering a unique and surrealistic take on the world of dance.
Sylvester Cat and a goony orange cat pretend not to let their rivalry over trying to catch Tweety Bird interfere with their friendship...
Olive Oyl, a regular Rosie the Riveter, receives a blow to the head from a swinging grappling hook, sending her into a sleepwalking state. Popeye and Bluto, two rival factory workers, fight each other for privilege of saving her life.
In this one, Max has run low on ink, so Ko-Ko finishes drawing himself and then heads over to the camera room, where he creates his own characters, a mechanical dancing Dresden doll with whom he falls in love and a couple of automaton musicians. He gets rid of the musicians, but, alas, the projectionist gets oil onto Ko-Ko's soon-to-be bride, melting her.