Let the Balloon Go
1976, English. Directed by Oliver Howes.
In 1917 rural New South Wales, a young boy with polio struggles to break free of his overprotective mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 16 December 1976
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Oliver Howes, Richard Mason
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Let the Balloon Go: quick answers
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How long is Let the Balloon Go?
Let the Balloon Go runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Let the Balloon Go have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Let the Balloon Go on?
Let the Balloon Go isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Let the Balloon Go?
If you liked Let the Balloon Go, try Hounddog, A Dry White Season, Bastard Out of Carolina.
Who directed Let the Balloon Go?
Let the Balloon Go (1976) was directed by Oliver Howes and stars Robert Bettles, Janet Kingsbury, John Ewart.