What is the duration of Balloon?

The duration of Balloon is 125 min.

What is the original language of Balloon?

The original language of Balloon is Tibetan.

Who directed Balloon?

Balloon was directed by Michael Herbig.

Which studio made Balloon?

Balloon was produced by ARP Sélection.

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Q: Does Balloon have end credit scenes?

Balloon does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

History

Thriller

Runtime

125 min

Language

Tibetan

In 1979 East Germany, as the government’s control intensifies, two families risk everything to escape to the West. Their audacious plan involves building a homemade hot-air balloon. After their first attempt fails and crash-lands near the border, they must quickly construct a new balloon while desperately trying to outwit the ever-watchful Stasi, who are determined to stop them.

ARP Sélection

Studio

Michael Herbig

Director

Does Balloon have end credit scenes?

No!

Balloon does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Balloon

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David Kross

Günter Wetzel

Jonas Holdenrieder

Frank Strelzyk

Thomas Kretschmann

Oberstleutnant Seidel

Alicia von Rittberg

Petra Wetzel

Ben Teichmann

Andreas Wetzel

Christian Näthe

Hauptmann Heym

Friedrich Mücke

Peter Strelzyk

Karoline Schuch

Doris Strelzyk

Till Patz

Peterchen Wetzel

Tilman Döbler

Andreas 'Fitscher' Strelzyk

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Metascore

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User Score

100%

TOMATOMETER

50%

User Score

7.5 /10

IMDb Rating

User Score

3.6

From 5 fan ratings

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