Where to watch Balloon in Germany
Balloon is streaming on Joyn Plus, Superfresh Amazon Channel, BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel and Netzkino Select Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, Alleskino, MagentaTV, Kino on Demand, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 26 May 2026.
About Balloon
Balloon is a 2018 movie in the Thriller, Drama and History genres, directed by Michael Herbig, starring Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke and Alicia von Rittberg. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 475 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Balloon in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Balloon trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Karoline Schuch
Doris Strelzyk
Friedrich Mücke
Peter Strelzyk
Alicia von Rittberg
Petra Wetzel
David Kross
Günter Wetzel
Jonas Holdenrieder
Frank Strelzyk
Tilman Döbler
Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
Thomas Kretschmann
Lieutenant Colonel Seidel
Ronald Kukulies
Erik Baumann
Emily Kusche
Klara Baumann
Ulrich Brandhoff
Lieutenant Colonel Tornow
Sebastian Hülk
Senior Sergeant Lesch
Kai Ivo Baulitz
Lieutenant Strehle
Bernd Michael Lade
Colonel Witzke
Christian Näthe
Captain Heym
Timur Bartels
Private Kenner
Bernd Stegemann
Werner Meissner (SED-District Leader)
Till Patz
Peterchen Wetzel
Ben Teichmann
Andreas Wetzel
Peter Prager
Günter's Stepfather
Antje Traue
Kindergarten Teacher (Ulrike Piehl)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Balloon in Germany?+
In Germany, you can stream Balloon on Joyn Plus, Superfresh Amazon Channel, BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel and Netzkino Select Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, Alleskino, MagentaTV, Kino on Demand, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.
Is Balloon on Netflix?+
Balloon is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Joyn Plus, Superfresh Amazon Channel, BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel and Netzkino Select Amazon Channel.
How long is Balloon?+
Balloon has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
Who stars in Balloon?+
Balloon stars Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg, David Kross and Jonas Holdenrieder.
When did Balloon come out?+
Balloon is a 2018 movie directed by Michael Herbig.
What genre is Balloon?+
Balloon is Thriller, Drama and History film.
Who directed Balloon?+
Balloon was directed by Michael Herbig.
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