The Balloon Goes Up (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1942, The Balloon Goes Up is a comedy, war and music film directed by Redd Davis, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Balloon unit WAAFs catch German spies.
Who’s in it. The Balloon Goes Up stars Ethel Revnell as Ethel, Gracie West as Gracie, Ronald Shiner as Sergeant Shiner and Donald Peers as Sergeant Jim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Balloon Goes Up has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Balloon Goes Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Balloon Goes Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Balloon Goes Up (1942)?
- In US, The Balloon Goes Up is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Balloon Goes Up worth watching?
- The Balloon Goes Up holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Balloon Goes Up?
- The Balloon Goes Up stars Ethel Revnell, Gracie West, Ronald Shiner, Donald Peers and Gordon McLeod.
- When was The Balloon Goes Up released?
- The Balloon Goes Up was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.