The Balloon
Haruki Murakami is a successful family man and the head of a camera company. Unbeknownst to Murakami, his arrogant son oscillates between a mistress and a new lover who sings at a nightclub. When Murakami’s daughter befriends the mistress, the affair throws the family into turmoil.
Top cast
Masayuki MoriHaruki Murakami
Tatsuya MihashiKeikichi Murakami
Mie KitaharaMikiko Mikihara
Sachiko HidariRuiko Aso
Izumi AshikawaTamako Murakami
Michiyo AratamaKumiko Yamana
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagiMasataka Tsuzuki- Shinsuke MakiTatsujirô Aso
Shirō AmakusaYamaguchi, Photo Shop Owner- Michisaburō SegawaShôta Nishimura
- Yumi TakanoFusako Murakami
Fudeko TanakaShôta's Wife
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Balloon” in the United Kingdom, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in the United Kingdom can differ from other countries.
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Not currently available on the supported providers in United Kingdom.
Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 21 Sept 2026.