Trainwreck: Balloon Boy (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2025, Trainwreck: Balloon Boy is a documentary film directed by Gillian Pachter, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. A homemade flying saucer lifts off, and a 6-year-old boy might be inside. National panic ensues — but what truly happened? This documentary investigates.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Trainwreck: Balloon Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trainwreck: Balloon Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trainwreck: Balloon Boy tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trainwreck: Balloon Boy (2025)?
- In US, Trainwreck: Balloon Boy is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trainwreck: Balloon Boy worth watching?
- Trainwreck: Balloon Boy holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Trainwreck: Balloon Boy released?
- Trainwreck: Balloon Boy was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.