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The Glitterball

1977Movie53 min

Family
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–38%
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Summary

When a group of small aliens accidentally abandons one of their own on Earth, adventurous kids Max and Pete stumble upon the "Glitterball" and attempt to return it to its mother ship.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Harley Cokeliss
Written by
Harley Cokeliss, Howard Thompson
Produced by
Mark Forstater
Music by
Harry Robertson

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Facts

April 22, 1977 · 53 min · Family, Science Fiction

Released
April 22, 1977
Runtime
53 min
Genres
Family, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Glitterball?"

Questions about The Glitterball

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Glitterball?

BFI Player

In the United States, The Glitterball streams on BFI Player.

Is The Glitterball worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Glitterball okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Glitterball?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Glitterball?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.