# Where to watch Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981) in the UK

> Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 98 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Family, Adventure, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T02:00:46.123Z)  

## Synopsis

Charlie Bartlett is a retired railroad worker whose dream of crossing the country in a hot air balloon is encouraged by his grandson Morris O'Neill, who decides to go along for the ride despite the misgivings of his widowed mother whose plans to remarry have left him disenchanted.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase in the UK?**

Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase (1981) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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