Balloon (2018)
Ballon
Overview
Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.
Where to watch Balloon
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex +3 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Cineverse | — | — |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free | — | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus, Joyn Plus, Moviedome Plus, Superfresh +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +6 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD +5 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD +5 |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Balloon in 18 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Balloon about?
Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins. Balloon is a Thriller, Drama, History movie, released on 2018-09-27, runtime 125 minutes.
Is Balloon worth watching?
TMDB users rate Balloon 7.5 out of 10 from 507 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Balloon?
In the United States, Balloon is free to watch on The, Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Herbig
Cast
- Karoline Schuch as Doris Strelzyk
- Friedrich Mücke as Peter Strelzyk
- Alicia von Rittberg as Petra Wetzel
- David Kross as Günter Wetzel
- Jonas Holdenrieder as Frank Strelzyk
- Tilman Döbler as Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
- Thomas Kretschmann as Lieutenant Colonel Seidel
- Ronald Kukulies as Erik Baumann
- Emily Kusche as Klara Baumann
- Ulrich Brandhoff as Lieutenant Colonel Tornow
- Sebastian Hülk as Senior Sergeant Lesch
- Kai Ivo Baulitz as Lieutenant Strehle
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Sources
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