The Balloonist (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2025, The Balloonist is a drama and romance film directed by Tim Oliehoek, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Gaby, a heritage chicken keeper, is turned upside down when an arrogant air balloon pilot crashes on her chicken coop. The crash reveals the roots of a family conflict and forces Gaby to confront the air balloon pilot as well as her past.
Who’s in it. The Balloonist stars Sallie Harmsen as Gaby Raaymakers, Pieter Embrechts as Arnaud, Beau Minnaert as Kuif and Frieda Pittoors as Mientje Raaymakers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Balloonist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Balloonist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Balloonist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Balloonist (2025)?
- In US, The Balloonist is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Balloonist worth watching?
- The Balloonist holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Balloonist?
- The Balloonist stars Sallie Harmsen, Pieter Embrechts, Beau Minnaert, Frieda Pittoors and Nazanin Taheri.
- When was The Balloonist released?
- The Balloonist was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.