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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
WritersThilo Röscheisen·Kit Hopkins
ProducerMichael Herbig

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KanopyKanopyFawesomeFawesome
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Herbig

Karoline Schuch
Karoline Schuch
Doris Strelzyk
Friedrich Mücke
Friedrich Mücke
Peter Strelzyk
Alicia von Rittberg
Alicia von Rittberg
Petra Wetzel
David Kross
David Kross
Günter Wetzel
Jonas Holdenrieder
Jonas Holdenrieder
Frank Strelzyk
Tilman Döbler
Tilman Döbler
Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
Thomas Kretschmann
Thomas Kretschmann
Lieutenant Colonel Seidel
Ronald Kukulies
Ronald Kukulies
Erik Baumann
Emily Kusche
Emily Kusche
Klara Baumann
Ulrich Brandhoff
Ulrich Brandhoff
Lieutenant Colonel Tornow
Sebastian Hülk
Sebastian Hülk
Senior Sergeant Lesch
Kai Ivo Baulitz
Kai Ivo Baulitz
Lieutenant Strehle

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Balloon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Balloon?

Balloon is streaming on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Balloon on Netflix?

No, Balloon is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Fawesome.

Is Balloon on Amazon Prime Video?

Balloon isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, 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 Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

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).