The Glitterball
1977, English. Directed by Harley Cokeliss.
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When a group of small aliens accidentally abandons one of their own on Earth, adventurous kids Max and Pete stumble upon the "Glitterball" and attempt to return it to its mother ship. As the children learn more about the friendly alien and its magical powers, they must protect their new companion from an army corporal and a small-time thief who are both hunting the extraterrestrial for their own cruel purposes.
- Runtime
- 0h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Glitterball is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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- Released
- 22 April 1977
- Country
- United Kingdom
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The Glitterball runs 53 minutes (0h 53m).
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Which OTT platform is The Glitterball on?
The Glitterball is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Glitterball?
If you liked The Glitterball, try Muppets from Space, Leroy & Stitch, F.R.E.D.I..
Who directed The Glitterball?
The Glitterball (1977) was directed by Harley Cokeliss and stars Ben Buckton, Ron Pember, Keith Jayne.