Flight of the Lost Balloon (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, Flight of the Lost Balloon is an adventure film directed by Nathan Juran, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Period adventure tale about an expedition using a hot-air balloon to rescue an explorer lost in Africa.
Who’s in it. Flight of the Lost Balloon stars Marshall Thompson as Dr.Joseph Farady, Mala Powers as Ellen Burton, Douglas Kennedy as Sir Hubert Warrington and James Lanphier as Hindu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Flight of the Lost Balloon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flight of the Lost Balloon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flight of the Lost Balloon 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 Flight of the Lost Balloon (1961)?
- In US, Flight of the Lost Balloon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flight of the Lost Balloon worth watching?
- Flight of the Lost Balloon holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flight of the Lost Balloon?
- Flight of the Lost Balloon stars Marshall Thompson, Mala Powers, Douglas Kennedy, James Lanphier and Robert W. Gillette.
- When was Flight of the Lost Balloon released?
- Flight of the Lost Balloon was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.