Stowaway in the Sky (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1960, Stowaway in the Sky is an adventure and family film directed by Albert Lamorisse, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A small child, fascinated by a lighter-than-air balloon, clambers aboard. The balloon takes flight, lifting the child upward to an amazing adventure. The land-bound adults have conniptions as the balloon wafts by; the child has nothing more than a great time.
Who’s in it. Stowaway in the Sky stars Maurice Baquet as Mechanic, Pascal Lamorisse as Pascal, André Gille as Grandfather and Charles Bayard as (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Stowaway in the Sky has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stowaway in the Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stowaway in the Sky tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stowaway in the Sky (1960)?
- In US, Stowaway in the Sky is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stowaway in the Sky worth watching?
- Stowaway in the Sky holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stowaway in the Sky?
- Stowaway in the Sky stars Maurice Baquet, Pascal Lamorisse, André Gille, Charles Bayard and Louis Saintève.
- When was Stowaway in the Sky released?
- Stowaway in the Sky was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.