The Balloonist (2025): Cast & Ratings
The Balloonist is a 2025 comedy drama directed by Tim Oliehoek, starring Sallie Harmsen as Gaby Raaymakers, Pieter Embrechts and Jack Wouterse. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Tim Oliehoek
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- Elbe Stevens Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Balloonist About?
The premise of The Balloonist without spoilers.
Out of the blue, Gaby’s life is turned upside down when an arrogant hot‑air balloon pilot crash‑lands on her heritage‑chicken coop. The accident erupts a long‑standing family feud and forces Gaby to face the haughty pilot and her own troubled past. Can she find forgiveness, mend the family rift and move forward?
The Balloonist Cast & Characters
Sallie Harmsen leads the cast as Gaby Raaymakers, with Pieter Embrechts as Arnaud and Jack Wouterse as Pie Raaymakers. Directed by Tim Oliehoek; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tim Oliehoek
- Sallie Harmsen as Gaby Raaymakers
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Pieter Embrechts as Arnaud - Jack Wouterse as Pie Raaymakers
- Frieda Pittoors as Mientje Raaymakers
Also Starring in The Balloonist
· 10 more- René Groothof Bessems
- Thomas Höppener Herman
- Esther Scheldwacht Teacher
- Felix Jan Kuipers Farmer
- Josse Colsoul Klusjesman
- Conny Wilhelmus Mevrouw Zelissen
- Nazanin Taheri Yasamin
- Beau Minnaert Kuif
- Léon Ali Çifteci Yilderim
- Max Middelburg Schoolplein-ouder (figurant)
More from Tim Oliehoek
More films directed by Tim Oliehoek: Help! I’ve Shrunk the Family, Chez Nous, Pizza Maffia and Spion van Oranje.
The Balloonist Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate The Balloonist 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
49 votes
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
779 ratings
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The Balloonist Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “De Ballonvaarder” and “נחיתה בלול”.
- Also known as
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- De Ballonvaarder
- נחיתה בלול
- O Balonista
- Baloniarz
- Der Ballonfahrer
- El piloto
- L'Aéronaute
- 热气球人
- Aeronautul
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The Balloonist FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Balloonist, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Balloonist?
The Balloonist runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Balloonist released?
The Balloonist was released on October 3, 2025.
Who directed The Balloonist?
The Balloonist was directed by Tim Oliehoek.
More films by Tim Oliehoek Who is in the cast of The Balloonist?
The Balloonist stars Sallie Harmsen as Gaby Raaymakers, Pieter Embrechts as Arnaud and Jack Wouterse as Pie Raaymakers, among 14 credited actors.
How is The Balloonist rated?
The Balloonist has 6.1/10 on IMDb and 3.2/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Balloonist have a post-credit scene?
No. The Balloonist has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Balloonist in?
The original language of The Balloonist is Dutch.
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