Where to watch The Balloon in Japan
The Balloon is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 20 June 2026.
About The Balloon
The Balloon is a 1956 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Yūzō Kawashima, starring Masayuki Mori, Tatsuya Mihashi and Mie Kitahara. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Balloon in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Haruki Murakami is a successful family man and the head of a camera company. Unbeknownst to Murakami, his arrogant son oscillates between a mistress and a new lover who sings at a nightclub. When Murakami’s daughter befriends the mistress, the affair throws the family into turmoil.
Top cast
Masayuki Mori
Haruki Murakami
Tatsuya Mihashi
Keikichi Murakami
Mie Kitahara
Mikiko Mikihara
Sachiko Hidari
Ruiko Aso
Izumi Ashikawa
Tamako Murakami
Michiyo Aratama
Kumiko Yamana
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
Masataka Tsuzuki
Shinsuke Maki
Tatsujirô Aso
Shirō Amakusa
Yamaguchi, Photo Shop Owner
Michisaburō Segawa
Shôta Nishimura
Yumi Takano
Fusako Murakami
Fudeko Tanaka
Shôta's Wife
Keiko Azuma
Woman Clerk
Yoko Benisawa
Landlady
Hiroshi Chō
Secretary (as Susumu Uemura)
Kôtarô Date
Toyo Fukuda
Maid at Murakami's
Yoshirō Katō
Waiter at Tom
Reiko Kuba
Maid C
Yasuko Mishima
Maid B
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Balloon in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Balloon on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is The Balloon on Netflix?+
The Balloon is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is The Balloon?+
The Balloon has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who stars in The Balloon?+
The Balloon stars Masayuki Mori, Tatsuya Mihashi, Mie Kitahara, Sachiko Hidari and Izumi Ashikawa.
When did The Balloon come out?+
The Balloon is a 1956 movie directed by Yūzō Kawashima.
What genre is The Balloon?+
The Balloon is Drama film.
Who directed The Balloon?+
The Balloon was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.
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