Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1962, Five Weeks in a Balloon is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Irwin Allen, running about 101 minutes. “DISCOVER...! The slave market of Zanzibar! The forbidden city of Timbuktu! The treacherous Simoon of the Sahara!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Five Weeks in a Balloon stars Red Buttons as Donald O'Shay, Barbara Eden as Susan Gale, Cedric Hardwicke as Fergusson and Peter Lorre as Ahmed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Five Weeks in a Balloon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Weeks in a Balloon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Weeks in a Balloon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962)?
- In US, Five Weeks in a Balloon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Five Weeks in a Balloon worth watching?
- Five Weeks in a Balloon holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Weeks in a Balloon?
- Five Weeks in a Balloon stars Red Buttons, Barbara Eden, Cedric Hardwicke, Peter Lorre and Richard Haydn.
- When was Five Weeks in a Balloon released?
- Five Weeks in a Balloon was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.