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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.
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How Good Is The Red Balloon?
Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
7.9Highly Rated
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB7.7
★ IMDb8.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics)N/A
◆ MetacriticN/A
The Verdict
Absolutely Worth Watching
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