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The Red Balloon

The Red Balloon

7,7 /10 (439 Votes)
1956 FR 34 min

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.

Stream

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Release date

24/08/1956

Votes

439

Popularity

1.3

Something to uplift your spirit.

Status

Released

Original title

Le Ballon rouge

Language

FR

Runtime

34 min

Revenue

$48,980

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

2024-02-15

⭐ 7

A 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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