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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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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Herbig

Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk

Thomas Kretschmann

Lieutenant Colonel Seidel

Lieutenant Colonel Tornow

Sebastian Hülk

Senior Sergeant Lesch

Kai Ivo Baulitz

Lieutenant Strehle

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Balloon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Balloon?

Balloon isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Balloon on Netflix?

No, Balloon is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Balloon on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Balloon for free?

Balloon isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

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).