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Balloon

7.520182h 5mMovieThrillerDramaHistory

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…

DirectorMichael Herbig
WritersKit Hopkins·Thilo Röscheisen
ProducerMichael Herbig

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SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Herbig

KSKaroline Schuch
Karoline Schuch
Doris Strelzyk
FMFriedrich Mücke
Friedrich Mücke
Peter Strelzyk
ARAlicia von Rittberg
Alicia von Rittberg
Petra Wetzel
DKDavid Kross
David Kross
Günter Wetzel
JHJonas Holdenrieder
Jonas Holdenrieder
Frank Strelzyk
TDTilman Döbler
Tilman Döbler
Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
TKThomas Kretschmann
Thomas Kretschmann
Lieutenant Colonel Seidel
RKRonald Kukulies
Ronald Kukulies
Erik Baumann
EKEmily Kusche
Emily Kusche
Klara Baumann
UBUlrich Brandhoff
Ulrich Brandhoff
Lieutenant Colonel Tornow
SHSebastian Hülk
Sebastian Hülk
Senior Sergeant Lesch
KBKai Ivo Baulitz
Kai Ivo Baulitz
Lieutenant Strehle

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Balloon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Balloon?

Balloon is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Balloon on Netflix?

No, Balloon is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is Balloon on Amazon Prime Video?

Balloon isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Balloon for free?

Balloon is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

Is Balloon based on a true story?

Yes — Balloon is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).