Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon

Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon

Year: 2003

Runtime: 34 mins

Language: English

Director: David Mitton

Family

Summer on Sodor’s Island finds the engines bustling to stay Really Useful for Sir Topham Hatt’s railway. James must rescue a hot‑air balloon that’s about to land unexpectedly, proving he can keep it aloft solo. Meanwhile Donald and Duncan learn that quarrels cause trouble, and Rusty, Elizabeth, Rheneas and Skarloey discover the power of teamwork.

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