The Balloonists (2025)

Name: The Balloonists
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2026-04-24T22:22:43+02:00

Drama | 86 minutes

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Genre: Documentary / History

Duration: 86 minuten

Country: United States / United Kingdom / Austria

Directed by: John Dower

Stars: Bertrand Piccard

IMDb score: 6,1 (47)

Releasedate: 7 September 2025

This movie is not available on US streaming services.

The Balloonists plot

Flying around the world in a single trip by hot air balloon. In 1999, Swiss balloonist Bertrand Piccard and British flight instructor Brian Jones set off in their Breitling Orbiter to accomplish the greatest aviation challenge of the 20th century. This documentary is compiled from archival footage. We also get a unique look behind the scenes.