MyCinema has not rated Balloon for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, drama, and history film.

Where can I watch Balloon in the US?

Balloon is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 5 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Balloon runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Is Balloon suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for Balloon in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB20182h 5mThriller / Drama / History

Balloon

Name: Balloon
Genre: Thriller, Drama, History
Released: 2018-09-27
Duration: 125 min

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.

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Balloon at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 5m

At 2h 5m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Drama · History

TMDB files it under thriller, drama, and history.

US availability

8 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 500 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Balloon tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 5m.
It is free to watch on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 5 more in the US.
TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 500 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is Balloon scary?: MyCinema has not rated Balloon for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, drama, and history film.
Where can I watch Balloon in the US?: Balloon is free on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 5 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Balloon?: Balloon runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
Is Balloon suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Balloon in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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