Balloon(2018)
Ballon
One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.
Balloon Synopsis
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 are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.
Balloon (2018) is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Michael Herbig, released on September 27, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg and David Kross. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 495 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Herbig
- Writers:
- Kit Hopkins, Thilo Röscheisen, Michael Herbig
- Producers:
- Michael Herbig
- Cinematographer:
- Torsten Breuer
- Composer:
- Ralf Wengenmayr
- Production:
- Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, StudioCanal, herbX film
- Revenue:
- $11,859,396
- Status:
- Released
Balloon (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Balloon before you stream it.
Balloon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karoline Schuch
as Doris Strelzyk
Friedrich Mücke
as Peter Strelzyk
Alicia von Rittberg
as Petra Wetzel
David Kross
as Günter Wetzel
Jonas Holdenrieder
as Frank Strelzyk
Tilman Döbler
as Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
Thomas Kretschmann
as Lieutenant Colonel Seidel
Ronald Kukulies
as Erik Baumann
Emily Kusche
as Klara Baumann
Ulrich Brandhoff
as Lieutenant Colonel Tornow
Sebastian Hülk
as Senior Sergeant Lesch
Kai Ivo Baulitz
as Lieutenant Strehle
Key crew
Directed by Michael Herbig, written by Kit Hopkins, Thilo Röscheisen and Michael Herbig, produced by Michael Herbig.
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Balloon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 495 ratings.
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Balloon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Balloon online?
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Balloon (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Balloon?
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The main cast of Balloon (2018) includes Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg, David Kross and Jonas Holdenrieder. The film was directed by Michael Herbig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Balloon released?
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Balloon was released on September 27, 2018 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Balloon worth watching?
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Balloon (2018) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 495 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Balloon?
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Yes. The official Balloon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.