The Red Balloon
The Red Balloon
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The Red Balloon

DirectorAlbert Lamorisse

Something to uplift your spirit.

7.7 / 10
1956
34 min
ComedyDramaFamilyFantasy

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.

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The Red Balloon (1956) Re-Release Trailer #1 - Le Ballon Rouge Movie HD

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