Balloon (2018)
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Balloon is streaming in Germany on Disney Plus, Joyn Plus, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
Balloon sits near the top of German films on audience ratings. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 501 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 125 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Disney Plus, Joyn Plus, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h 5m on it?
2h 5m of German thriller with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 501 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want to relax rather than be wound up
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 5m |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Thriller / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Michael Herbig
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in Germany
Trailer
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