Balloon 2018
“One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Director
- Michael Herbig
- Networks
- Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, StudioCanal
What is Balloon?
Balloon is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 27, 2018
- Studios
- Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, StudioCanal
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~125 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, StudioCanal
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Overview
Balloon is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, StudioCanal. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two families risk everything to flee East Germany in a homemade balloon.”
- Gripping Cold War escape narrative
- Intense cat‑and‑mouse chase with the Stasi
- Well‑crafted period atmosphere
- Runtime of over two hours may feel lengthy for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy tense historical thrillers about daring escapes.
The film contains suspenseful chase sequences and intense moments, best suited for mature audiences.
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What is the central premise of "Balloon"?
It follows two families who attempt to escape the German Democratic Republic using a homemade hot‑air balloon.
Which genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller, drama, and historical film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and five minutes.
When is the story set?
The events take place during the Cold War era in East Germany.
What kind of tension drives the plot?
A race against time as the Stasi closes in on the families’ escape plans creates continuous suspense.
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