The Balloonatic

The Balloonatic

Directed by Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline

Produced by Buster Keaton Productions

192322 min6.2 / 10

A lighthearted silent-era comedy romp where two characters prove their mettle through escalating outdoor mishaps, held together by physical comedy and romantic charm.

Buster and Phyllis endure a number of outdoor adventures trying to prove to each other their survival skills. The balloon, which lands Buster in the wilderness, later proves useful as their canoe is about go over a waterfall.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Balloonatic sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Does The Balloonatic end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The Balloonatic easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is The Balloonatic scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Balloonatic violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

33/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity26

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Balloonatic

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Balloonatic

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Balloonatic, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Balloonatic, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Balloonatic, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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