The Balloonists
Synopsis
Follows the improbable team of Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, who, in 1999, competed against the world's finest pilots and extremely wealthy adventurers to become the first individuals to fly a hot air balloon around the globe nonstop.
Top Cast
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Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Dower
- Original Score
- Jon Sims
- Original Title
- The Balloonists
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Rise Films, Red Bull Studios, Anonymous Content
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Dower
Jon Sims
David Charap
Nicholas Shumaker, Teddy Leifer, Philipp Manderla, Guy Horlock, Georg Aschauer
Department Leadership Roster
John Dower
Director
Teddy Leifer
Producer
Guy Horlock
Producer
David Charap
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Balloonists
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What is The Balloonists about?
Follows the improbable team of Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, who, in 1999, competed against the world's finest pilots and extremely wealthy adventurers to become the first individuals to fly a hot air balloon around the globe nonstop.
Who directed The Balloonists?
The Balloonists was directed by John Dower.
Who stars in The Balloonists?
The principal cast of The Balloonists includes Bertrand Piccard, Brian Jones.
When was The Balloonists released and how long is it?
The Balloonists was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Balloonists?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Balloonists was composed by Jon Sims.