Name: The Red Balloon
Director: Albert Lamorisse
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Short
Released: 1956-01-01
Duration: PT34mM
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Pascal Lamorisse, Georges Sellier, Vladimir Popov, Paul Perey, Renée Marion

Question 1

What is The Red Balloon (1956) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in The Red Balloon?

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The Red Balloon stars Pascal Lamorisse (Pascal, the Little Boy), Georges Sellier (The Irritated Schoolmaster), Vladimir Popov (A Tenant), Paul Perey (Pascal's Father), Renée Marion (Pascal's Mother). The film was directed by Albert Lamorisse.

Question 3

How long is The Red Balloon?

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The Red Balloon has a runtime of 34 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated NR.

Question 4

Is The Red Balloon worth watching?

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The Red Balloon holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Red Balloon?

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Streaming availability for The Red Balloon changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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