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Red Balloon

202012mMovieDrama

Tim, a loving father struggling to cope with his adventurous son's cancer diagnosis. In an effort to bring some joy to his child, who is weakened by treatments and forbidden to go outside, Tim brings him a red balloon from the boardwalk…

DirectorAvi Federgreen
WriterLauren Greenwood
ProducersEmily Andrews·Warren P. Sonoda

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Avi Federgreen

GRGord Rand
Gord Rand
Tim
NBNatalie Brown
Natalie Brown
Milly
EKEtienne Kellici
Etienne Kellici
Devon
PMPatrick McKenna
Patrick McKenna
Balloon Vendor
CBCarina Battrick
Carina Battrick
Kelly
RMRakhee Morzaria
Rakhee Morzaria
Mother
MSMia SwamiNathan
Mia SwamiNathan
Girl

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Red Balloon — streaming FAQ

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Red Balloon isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.