Balloon (2018)
Original title: Ballon
Balloon is a 2018 German-language thriller movie directed by Michael Herbig, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke and Alicia von Rittberg.
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.
Quick answers
What is Balloon about?
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.
When was Balloon released?
Balloon was released on 27 September 2018.
How long is Balloon?
Balloon runs 2h 5m.
Who made Balloon?
Balloon was directed by Michael Herbig.
Where can I watch Balloon?
Balloon is available on Fawesome, Kanopy, Cineverse, Fandango at Home Free, Filmzie and Plex.
Where to watch Balloon
Watch free with ads: Cineverse, Fandango at Home Free, Filmzie, Plex, The Roku Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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