Hanging by a Wire (2026)

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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.

• Released: 2026-10-21
• Genres: Documentary
• Runtime: 1h 17m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 5.2/10 from 4 votes

Directed by Mohammed Naqvi.

Where to watch Hanging by a Wire

• United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
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