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The Black Balloon

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While escorting a group of children through New York City, a harried man loses hold of a bouquet of one hundred balloons. Among them, a single black balloon drifts free, seemingly lifeless, only to revive and embark on a strange journey…

DirectorsBenny Safdie·Josh Safdie
WritersBenny Safdie·Josh Safdie
ProducersAndy Spade·Sam Lisenco

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

The Black Balloon isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Benny Safdie

MB
Mustafa Bekiroglu
KB
Kennon Bltut
EHEléonore Hendricks
Eléonore Hendricks
FL
Francesca LaPrelle
ML
Miranda LaPrelle
LSLarry Sloman
Larry Sloman
AR
Ava Rawski
AR
Angel Rosa
WS
William Skinner
AS
Andy Spade
BS
Bea Spade

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The Black Balloon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Black Balloon?

The Black Balloon isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Black Balloon on Netflix?

No, The Black Balloon is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Black Balloon on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Black Balloon isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Black Balloon for free?

The Black Balloon isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.