Ballast(2008)
Ballast Synopsis
A single mother and her embattled son struggle to subsist in a small Mississippi Delta township. An act of violence thrusts them into the world of an emotionally devastated highway store owner, awakening the fury of a bitter and longstanding conflict.
Ballast (2008) is a drama film directed by Lance Hammer, released on October 1, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Micheal J. Smith Sr., JimMyron Ross, Tarra Riggs and Johnny McPhail. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
- Director:
- Lance Hammer
- Writers:
- Lance Hammer
- Producers:
- Lance Hammer, Nina Parikh
- Cinematographer:
- Lol Crawley
- Production:
- Alluvial Film Company
- Budget:
- $700,000
- Revenue:
- $81,864
- Status:
- Released
Ballast (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ballast before you stream it.
Ballast Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Micheal J. Smith Sr.
Micheal J. Smith Sr.
as Lawrence
- JimMyron Ross
JimMyron Ross
as James
Tarra Riggs
as Marlee
Johnny McPhail
as John
- Ventress Bonner
Ventress Bonner
as Teen
Jimez Alexander
as Teen
Key crew
Directed by Lance Hammer, written by Lance Hammer, produced by Lance Hammer and Nina Parikh.
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Ballast Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 34 ratings.
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Ballast – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ballast online?
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Ballast (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ballast?
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The main cast of Ballast (2008) includes Micheal J. Smith Sr., JimMyron Ross, Tarra Riggs, Johnny McPhail and Ventress Bonner. The film was directed by Lance Hammer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ballast released?
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Ballast was released on October 1, 2008 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Ballast worth watching?
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Ballast (2008) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ballast?
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Yes. The official Ballast trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.