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The Balloon

6.319561h 49mMovieDrama

Haruki Murakami is a successful family man and the head of a camera company. Unbeknownst to Murakami, his arrogant son oscillates between a mistress and a new lover who sings at a nightclub. When Murakami’s daughter befriends the mistress, the affair throws the family into turmoil.

DirectorYūzō Kawashima
WritersShōhei Imamura·Yūzō Kawashima
ProducerTakeshi Yamamoto

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

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

Cast · Directed by Yūzō Kawashima

MMMasayuki Mori
Masayuki Mori
Haruki Murakami
TMTatsuya Mihashi
Tatsuya Mihashi
Keikichi Murakami
MKMie Kitahara
Mie Kitahara
Mikiko Mikihara
SHSachiko Hidari
Sachiko Hidari
Ruiko Aso
IAIzumi Ashikawa
Izumi Ashikawa
Tamako Murakami
MAMichiyo Aratama
Michiyo Aratama
Kumiko Yamana
HNHiroshi Nihon'yanagi
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
Masataka Tsuzuki
SM
Shinsuke Maki
Tatsujirô Aso
SAShirō Amakusa
Shirō Amakusa
Yamaguchi, Photo Shop Owner
MS
Michisaburō Segawa
Shôta Nishimura
YT
Yumi Takano
Fusako Murakami
FTFudeko Tanaka
Fudeko Tanaka
Shôta's Wife

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The Balloon — streaming FAQ

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Is The Balloon on Netflix?

No, The Balloon is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

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