Balloon
2018, German. Directed by Michael Herbig.
One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 501 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Michael HerbigDirector
- Karoline SchuchDoris Strelzyk
- Friedrich MückePeter Strelzyk
- Alicia von RittbergPetra Wetzel
- David KrossGünter Wetzel
- Jonas HoldenriederFrank Strelzyk
- Tilman DöblerAndreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
- Thomas KretschmannLieutenant Colonel Seidel
- Ronald KukuliesErik Baumann
- Emily KuscheKlara Baumann
- Ulrich BrandhoffLieutenant Colonel Tornow
- Sebastian HülkSenior Sergeant Lesch
- Kai Ivo BaulitzLieutenant Strehle
Details
- Released
- 27 September 2018
- Original title
- Ballon
- Country
- France, Germany
- Written by
- Kit Hopkins, Thilo Röscheisen, Michael Herbig
- Box office
- $12M
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Balloon: quick answers
Is Balloon worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 501 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Balloon?
Balloon runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Balloon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Balloon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Balloon suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Balloon yet.
What movies are like Balloon?
If you liked Balloon, try September 5, The Tunnel, The Lives of Others.
Who directed Balloon?
Balloon (2018) was directed by Michael Herbig and stars Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg.