About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
2018
Runtime
2h 5m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
479
Genre
Thriller, Drama, History
Director
Language
DE
Cast
🎭 Thriller
🎭 Drama
🎭 History
🎬 Michael Herbig
👤 Karoline Schuch
👤 Friedrich Mücke
👤 Alicia von Rittberg
berlin wall
german democratic republic
stasi
border patrol
german-german border
hot air balloon
based on true story
escape from german democratic republic
east germany
escape plan
suspenseful
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Questions about Balloon
How long is Balloon?
Balloon has a runtime of 2h 5m (2 hours and 5 minutes).
Who directed Balloon?
Balloon was directed by Michael Herbig and released in 2018.
What genre is Balloon?
Balloon is a Thriller, Drama, History film (2018).
Who stars in Balloon?
The cast of Balloon includes Karoline Schuch, Friedrich Mücke, Alicia von Rittberg, David Kross, Jonas Holdenrieder.
What is the TMDB rating for Balloon?
Balloon has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 479 votes.
