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Five Weeks in a Balloon

5.519621h 41mNRMovieActionAdventureComedy

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.

DirectorIrwin Allen
WritersAlbert Gail·Irwin Allen
ProducerIrwin Allen

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Cast · Directed by Irwin Allen

RBRed Buttons
Red Buttons
Donald O'Shay
BEBarbara Eden
Barbara Eden
Susan Gale
CHCedric Hardwicke
Cedric Hardwicke
Fergusson
PLPeter Lorre
Peter Lorre
Ahmed
RHRichard Haydn
Richard Haydn
Sir Henry Vining
BLBarBara Luna
BarBara Luna
Makia
FFabian
Fabian
Jacques
BGBilly Gilbert
Billy Gilbert
Sultan/Actioneer
HMHerbert Marshall
Herbert Marshall
The Prime Minister
ROReginald Owen
Reginald Owen
Consul
HDHenry Daniell
Henry Daniell
Sheik Ageiba
JGJonathan Gilmore
Jonathan Gilmore
Chief Slave (uncredited)

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Five Weeks in a Balloon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Five Weeks in a Balloon?

Five Weeks in a Balloon isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Five Weeks in a Balloon on Netflix?

No, Five Weeks in a Balloon is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

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Five Weeks in a Balloon isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Five Weeks in a Balloon for free?

Five Weeks in a Balloon isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.