Balloon (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2018, Balloon is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Michael Herbig, running about 125 minutes. “One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Balloon stars Karoline Schuch as Doris Strelzyk, Friedrich Mücke as Peter Strelzyk, Alicia von Rittberg as Petra Wetzel and David Kross as Günter Wetzel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Balloon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Balloon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balloon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balloon (2018)?
- In US, Balloon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Balloon worth watching?
- Balloon holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Balloon?
- Balloon stars Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg, David Kross and Jonas Holdenrieder.
- When was Balloon released?
- Balloon was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.