The Black Balloon(2008)
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The Black Balloon Synopsis
Thomas is turning 16. His dad's in the army and they've just moved to a town in New South Wales; his mom is pregnant; his older brother, Charlie, who's autistic, has his own adolescent sexual issues. Thomas finds Charlie an embarrassment in public, so when Thomas is attracted to Jackie, a girl in his swim class, Charlie presents any number of obstacles when she drops by their house, when the three of them go for a walk, and during a family birthday dinner. Can Thomas find a way to enter the world of teen romance and still be his brother's keeper, or is Charlie's disability going to prove more than Thomas can handle?
The Black Balloon (2008) is a drama film directed by Elissa Down, released on March 8, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collette and Erik Thomson. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Elissa Down
- Writers:
- Kelly Lefever, Duncan Thompson, Jimmy Jack
- Producers:
- Tristram Miall
- Cinematographer:
- Denson Baker
- Composer:
- Michael Yezerski
- Production:
- Black Balloon Productions, Icon Productions
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Black Balloon (2008) Trailer
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The Black Balloon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rhys Wakefield
as Thomas Mollison
Luke Ford
as Charlie Mollison
Toni Collette
as Maggie Mollison
Erik Thomson
as Simon Mollison
Gemma Ward
as Jackie Masters
- Sarah Woods
Sarah Woods
as Woman Next Door
Sam Fraser
as Kid Next Door
- Zelie Bullen
Zelie Bullen
as Mother in Van
Anthony Phelan
as Mr. Masters
- Deborah Piper
Deborah Piper
as Janet-Social Worker
Henry Nixon
as Trevor-Social Worker
Rebecca Massey
as Miss Babb
Key crew
Directed by Elissa Down, written by Kelly Lefever, Duncan Thompson and Jimmy Jack, produced by Tristram Miall.
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The Black Balloon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 96 ratings.
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The Black Balloon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Balloon online?
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The Black Balloon (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Black Balloon?
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The main cast of The Black Balloon (2008) includes Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collette, Erik Thomson and Gemma Ward. The film was directed by Elissa Down. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Black Balloon released?
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The Black Balloon was released on March 8, 2008 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Black Balloon worth watching?
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The Black Balloon (2008) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 96 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 The Black Balloon?
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Yes. The official The Black Balloon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.