The White Balloon (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1995, The White Balloon is a drama film directed by Jafar Panahi, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Several people try to take advantage of a little girl's innocence to hustle money her mom gave to her to buy a goldfish with.
Who’s in it. The White Balloon stars Aida Mohammadkhani as Razieh, Mohsen Kafili as Ali, Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee as Mother and Anna Borkowska as Old Lady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The White Balloon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Balloon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Balloon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Balloon (1995)?
- In US, The White Balloon is available to stream on Criterion Channel and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The White Balloon worth watching?
- The White Balloon holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The White Balloon?
- The White Balloon stars Aida Mohammadkhani, Mohsen Kafili, Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee, Anna Borkowska and Mohammad Shahani.
- When was The White Balloon released?
- The White Balloon was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.