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Five Weeks in a Balloon

1962·Movie
1h 41min·NR
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

DISCOVER...! The slave market of Zanzibar! The forbidden city of Timbuktu! The treacherous Simoon of the Sahara!

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.
Classic Adventure EpicJules Verne AdaptationColonial-Era ExplorationTechnicolor SpectacleWhimsical British HumorHot Air Balloon TravelAfrican Landscape ShowcaseFeel-Good Period PieceScholarly EccentricitySafe Family Entertainment

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Five Weeks in a Balloon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Five Weeks in a Balloon legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Five Weeks in a Balloon worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Five Weeks in a Balloon rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Five Weeks in a Balloon?

1 h 41 min

Five Weeks in a Balloon runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Five Weeks in a Balloon based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Five Weeks in a Balloon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Five Weeks in a Balloon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Five Weeks in a Balloon in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Five Weeks in a Balloon, including Stiff Upper Lip, Multinational Team, MacGuffin Location.