Looking to watch The Red Balloon? Albert Lamorisse's 1957 Fantasy film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Artify, TCM, FlixFling, YouTube TV, Artiflix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Mometu, and Plex. Rental options start at $1.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Artify, and FlixFling. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Red Balloon starting from $4.99 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and FlixFling. The film holds a 77% audience score.
Rent on Apple TV Store for $2.99
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HBO Max
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Criterion Channel
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Artify
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TCM
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FlixFling
Stream included
HD
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YouTube TV
Stream included
HD
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Artiflix
Stream included
4K
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IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
Stream included
HD
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
Stream included
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Artiflix
Watch free
4K
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Mometu
Stream with ads
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Plex
Stream with ads
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Prices last updated September 19, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Red Balloon is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on HBO Max instead.
Yes, The Red Balloon is available to watch for free on Artiflix, Mometu, Plex.
The most affordable option is to rent The Red Balloon on Amazon Video for $1.99.
Yes! The Red Balloon is available in 4K on Artiflix.
Yes, you can purchase The Red Balloon digitally starting at $4.99 on Amazon Video.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Mar 11, 1957
