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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
ProducersSam Lisenco·Andy Spade

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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 is streaming on Vimeo in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Black Balloon on Netflix?

No, The Black Balloon is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Vimeo.

Is The Black Balloon on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Black Balloon isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Vimeo instead.

Where can I watch The Black Balloon for free?

The Black Balloon is available to stream free (with ads) on Vimeo in United States.