Balloon
Movie • 2018

Balloon

One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.

Filmistani78
Hit
IMDb7.515K
480votes
ThrillerDramaHistoryDarkEmotional DepthHidden GemPhilosophical
Why Watch

A Thriller, Drama film (2018) rated 7.5/10 on IMDb by 15K+ viewers — worth watching. Starring Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, known for emotionally resonant storytelling.

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.

Cast

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Balloon worth watching?

Yes, worth watching. Filmistani rates Balloon 78/100 (IMDb: 7.5/10).

Where can I watch Balloon online in India?

OTT streaming details for Balloon have not been confirmed yet. Follow this page for updates.

Is Balloon a hit or flop?

Balloon is a hit — 15K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 78/100 point to strong audience reception.

Is Balloon family friendly?

Balloon contains mature themes. Parental discretion is advised.

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,…

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