Around the World in 79 Days (1969)

This is a story involving balloonist Phinny Fogg. He and reporter teenagers Jenny and Hoppy set out on a globetrotting adventure to travel around the world in 79 days and beat the original record set by Phinny's father. The trio are in competition for both the record and a £1,000,000 prize against the sinister Crumden. Crumden is aided by his idiotic chauffeur Bumbler and his pet monkey Smirky.

Released Sept. 6, 1969 170 min Episode 10 min 2+

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids

Keywords: tmdb.based-on-novel-or-book, tmdb.competition, tmdb.cartoon, tmdb.parody, tmdb.travel, tmdb.journey, tmdb.short-film + 13 more, imdb.balloonist, imdb.map, imdb.girl-reporter, imdb.pet-monkey, imdb.balloon, imdb.hot-air-balloon, imdb.race, imdb.reporter, imdb.photographer, imdb.female-reporter, imdb.around-the-world, imdb.chauffeur, imdb.teenager