7.4
“Something to uplift your spirit.”
The Red Balloon (1956)
August 24, 195634mFR
7.7
437 votes
Overview
A young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world’s harsh realities finally interfere.
Director
Albert LamorisseWriter
Where to Watch
Streaming availability for India
Stream
Free
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Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Budget
N/A
Revenue
$49K
Production Companies
Films Montsouris
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User Reviews
CinemaSerf
7.0A young lad is walking to school early one morning when he espies a red balloon tied to a lamppost. He shimmies up the pole and claims it for himself, before carrying on his journey amidst some local citizens - who really didn't look like they knew they were in the film. The balloon is almost as big as him, so getting it on the bus isn't allowed! No fear, he can run to school. His homeward journey sees him have some fun with those he meets in the rain along the streets of Paris before he gets it home, but his grandmother promptly releases it from the window. Maybe a sign of loyalty or fate, bu…
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