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A young boy gazes upward with a red balloon in hand, evoking a nostalgic, dreamy atmosphere.

The Red Balloon

1956 · Movie · 34 min· Updated Apr 2026
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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.

The Red Balloon is a film that explores themes of friendship, paris, france, chase. It also touches on little boy and balloon and foot chase.

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Albert Lamorisse

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Pascal Lamorisse, Georges Sellier, Vladimir Popov, Paul Perey, Renée Marion, Sabine Lamorisse, Michel Pezin, Renaud, David Séchan

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A young boy gazes upward with a red balloon in hand, evoking a nostalgic, dreamy atmosphere.

The Red Balloon

1956•⭐ 7.7•34 min•Updated Apr 2026
🌐French

You can watch The Red Balloon (1956) for free on Plex.

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96%

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.

The Red Balloon is a film that explores themes of friendship, paris, france, chase. It also touches on little boy and balloon and foot chase.

Director

Albert Lamorisse

Cast

Pascal Lamorisse, Georges Sellier, Vladimir Popov, Paul Perey, Renée Marion, Sabine Lamorisse, Michel Pezin, Renaud, David Séchan

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