Balloon
“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.
Where to watch Balloon in India
Can I watch Balloon in India? Yes — you can stream Balloon in India on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
Amazon MX Player
Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsClick a service to open Balloon there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Balloon streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | — |
| United States | Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Cineverse | — |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Disney Plus, Joyn Plus, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Superfresh Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Filmin, rtve, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | kino films+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Balloon
Balloon is a 2018 German-language thriller, drama and history film directed by Michael Herbig. The cast is led by Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 500 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads.
Balloon was produced by Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, and StudioCanal and made in France and Germany. It was released on September 27, 2018. At the box office it grossed around $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Herbig
- Writers
- Kit Hopkins, Thilo Röscheisen, Michael Herbig
- Release date
- September 27, 2018
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, StudioCanal
Balloon cast & crew
Balloon was directed by Michael Herbig and written by Kit Hopkins, Thilo Röscheisen, and Michael Herbig.
The cast features Karoline Schuch as Doris Strelzyk, Friedrich Mücke as Peter Strelzyk, Alicia von Rittberg as Petra Wetzel, David Kross as Günter Wetzel, Jonas Holdenrieder as Frank Strelzyk, and Tilman Döbler as Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ralf Wengenmayr, cinematography is by Torsten Breuer, and it was produced by Michael Herbig.
Is Balloon worth watching?
Balloon holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 507 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, drama, and history, Balloon is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Balloon
In India, you can stream Balloon on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Balloon
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
Balloon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Balloon in India?
Balloon is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in India.
▸Where can I watch Balloon in the US?
In the US, Balloon is streaming on Kanopy, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Balloon in the UK?
Balloon isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸Is Balloon on Amazon MX Player?
Yes — Balloon is currently available on Amazon MX Player in India.
▸What language is Balloon in?
Balloon is originally in German, with audio tracks including English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Balloon?
Balloon runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is Balloon rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 507 ratings.
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