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The White Balloon

7.519951h 25mMovieDramaFamily

Several people try to take advantage of a little girl's innocence to hustle money her mom gave to her to buy a goldfish with.

DirectorJafar Panahi
WritersAbbas Kiarostami·Jafar Panahi
ProducerKurosh Mazkouri

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion ChannelMUBIMUBI
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jafar Panahi

AM
Aida Mohammadkhani
Razieh
MK
Mohsen Kafili
Ali
FOFereshteh Sadr Orafaee
Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee
Mother
AB
Anna Borkowska
Old Lady
MS
Mohammad Shahani
Soldier
MB
Mohammad Bakhtiar
Tailor
AS
Aliasghar Smadi
Balloon Seller
HT
Hamidreza Tahery
Reza
AB
Asghar Barzegar
Pet Shop Manager
HN
Hasan Neamotolahi
Snake Charmer
BB
Bosnali Bahary
Snake Charmer
MB
Mohammadreza Baryar
Client in Tailor's Shop

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2000 · 7.0
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The White Balloon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The White Balloon?

The White Balloon is streaming on Criterion Channel and MUBI in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The White Balloon on Netflix?

No, The White Balloon is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and MUBI.

Is The White Balloon on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The White Balloon isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and MUBI instead.

Where can I watch The White Balloon for free?

The White Balloon is available on Criterion Channel and MUBI in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.