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Hanging by a Wire
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Directed by Mohammed Naqvi.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTOn 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 Pakist…
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MoviHero lists October 21, 2026 as the release date for Hanging by a Wire. Mohammed Naqvi is the listed director. A trailer and 1 still are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 21, 2026
GenresThriller · Documentary
Runtime1h 17m
DirectorMohammed Naqvi
TrailerAvailable on this page
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 15 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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