Balloon Farm (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1999, Balloon Farm is a drama and family film directed by William Dear, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. As soon as Harvey S. Potter descends upon a drought-stricken farmland, he begins to grow a mysterious but beautiful crop of balloons. Mystified by the new resident's abilities, the people of the town are mesmerized by Potter, who immediately becomes the best thing to happen to the dejected area in a long time. The happiness doesn't last long, however, when talk begins to surface about Potter's true identity.
Who’s in it. Balloon Farm stars Hugo Speer, Rip Torn as Harvey Potter, Mara Wilson as Willow Johnson and Roberts Blossom as Weasel Mayfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Balloon Farm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Balloon Farm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balloon Farm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balloon Farm (1999)?
- In US, Balloon Farm is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Balloon Farm worth watching?
- Balloon Farm holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Balloon Farm?
- Balloon Farm stars Hugo Speer, Rip Torn, Mara Wilson, Roberts Blossom and Fredric Lehne.
- When was Balloon Farm released?
- Balloon Farm was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.