Balloon
"One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War."
Originally released in 2018. Balloon is a thriller/drama film. directed by Michael Herbig. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, and Alicia von Rittberg
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (460 votes)
Box Office
$11.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
German
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Tilman Döbler
as Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk
Thomas Kretschmann
as Lieutenant Colonel Seidel
Ronald Kukulies
as Erik Baumann
Emily Kusche
as Klara Baumann
Ulrich Brandhoff
as Lieutenant Colonel Tornow
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Revenue
- $11,859,396
Production Companies
- Sat.1
- SevenPictures Film
- StudioCanal
- herbX film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balloon about?
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 star...
Who directed Balloon?
Balloon was directed by Michael Herbig.
How long is Balloon?
Balloon has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Balloon released?
Balloon was released on September 27, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Balloon?
The main cast of Balloon includes Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg, David Kross, Jonas Holdenrieder.
Is Balloon worth watching?
Balloon has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 460 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.