Balloon (2020)

Movie"One of the most daring escapes of the Cold War."
Audience Score
75
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NR 2 hr 5 minFeb 21st, 2020History, Drama, Thriller
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.
StarringKaroline SchuchFriedrich MückeAlicia von Rittberg
DirectorMichael Herbig

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 21st, 2020 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:July 7th, 2020 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$11,859,396 (Worldwide)
Original Language:German
Production Companies:herbX Film, Sat.1, SevenPictures Film, StudioCanal
Movie Tags:
based on true storyeast germanyberlin wallgerman democratic republichot air balloonborder patrolstasiescape plangerman-german borderescape from german democratic republic