# The Red Balloon \(The Criterion Collection\) DVD

The Red Balloon from The Criterion Collection is a 34-minute French film directed by Albert Lamorisse, presented on DVD. Its nearly wordless story follows a boy and a balloon through the streets of Paris, making this a brief, visually led choice for family viewing or a film collection.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: CRRN1746DVD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 7.48 USD
- Previous price: 14.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T11:19:46.543Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 617

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## At a glance

- A nearly wordless story about a boy and a balloon in Paris, according to the listing.
- French-language presentation with English subtitles.
- The listed DVD format includes both Full Screen and Widescreen descriptions.

## Pros

- The short 34-minute runtime suits a brief viewing session.
- English subtitles are listed for the French-language film.
- Customers describe the film as appealing to adults and children, and praise its story and visuals.

## Cons

- At 34 minutes, it is substantially shorter than a typical feature-length film.

## Specifications

### Film details
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Albert Lamorisse
- Language: French
- Subtitles: English
- Runtime: 34 minutes
- MPAA rating: G \(General Audience\)
- Release date: April 29, 2008
### Disc and presentation
- Media format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
- Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
### Item details
- Model: CRRN1746DVD
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces

## Before you buy

- The listing describes the presentation as both Full Screen and Widescreen, and also lists an aspect ratio of 1.33:1. Confirm the intended presentation if screen format is important. The story is described as nearly wordless, not entirely without dialogue.

## A good fit for

- Viewers looking for a short, visually led film for family viewing.
- Collectors interested in a Criterion Collection DVD of Albert Lamorisse's film.
- People comfortable watching French-language content with English subtitles.

## Less suited to

- Buyers seeking a feature-length film or a dialogue-heavy story.
- Anyone specifically requiring a confirmed widescreen-only presentation.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the film's simple, meaningful story, visual appeal, and charm for adults and children. That response suits the listed 34-minute, French-language film with English subtitles, especially for viewers open to a nearly wordless story. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, but they do not explain individual viewers' reasons.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the story as charming and emotionally meaningful.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the visuals and its appeal across ages.
- Positive themes: Customers appreciate that the story communicates without much dialogue.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is The Red Balloon?
The listing gives a runtime of 34 minutes.
### What language and subtitles are listed?
The language is listed as French, with English subtitles.
### Is this a widescreen DVD?
The format details list both Full Screen and Widescreen, alongside a 1.33:1 aspect ratio. The listing is inconsistent, so confirm the presentation if this matters to you.
### What do customers say about the film?
Customer feedback highlights its simple, meaningful story, visuals, and appeal to adults and children. The listing describes it as nearly wordless.

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