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Five Weeks in a Balloon

1962Movie1 h 41 minNR

48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–35%
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–35%

Summary

Professor Fergusson plans to make aviation history by making his way across Africa by balloon. He plans to claim uncharted territories in West Africa as proof of his inventions worth.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Irwin Allen
Written by
Irwin Allen, Jules Verne, Charles Bennett
Produced by
Irwin Allen
Music by
Paul Sawtell

Everyone

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Facts

August 22, 1962 · 1 h 41 min · NR

Released
August 22, 1962
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Stiff Upper Lip, Multinational Team, MacGuffin Location +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Five Weeks in a Balloon?"

Questions about Five Weeks in a Balloon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Five Weeks in a Balloon?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Five Weeks in a Balloon from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Five Weeks in a Balloon worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Five Weeks in a Balloon okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Five Weeks in a Balloon make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Five Weeks in a Balloon?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Five Weeks in a Balloon use?

Stiff Upper LipMultinational TeamMacGuffin LocationGod GuiseDarkest AfricaClaiming Via FlagMade a SlaveDisposable Vehicle SectionAmerica Saves the DayDescription CutCool AirshipTagalong Reporterand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Stiff Upper Lip, Multinational Team, and MacGuffin Location.