The Black Balloon
Sometimes it's hard to be the odd one in.
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?
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Black Balloon
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2008-03-08
- Runtime: 97 minutes
- Rating: 6.5/10 (88 votes)
- Budget: $5,000,000
- Revenue: $5,000,000
- Production Companies: Black Balloon Productions, Icon Entertainment International, Icon Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8469
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
as Woman Next Door
Sam Fraser
as Kid Next Door
Zelie Bullen
as Mother in Van
Anthony Phelan
as Mr. Masters
Deborah Piper
as Janet-Social Worker
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Balloon?▼
The Black Balloon is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2008-03-08.
Who are the main actors in The Black Balloon?▼
The main cast includes Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collette, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward, .
Where can I watch The Black Balloon online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Black Balloon is available.
Is The Black Balloon based on a true story?▼
Sometimes it's hard to be the odd one in.
What is the IMDb rating of The Black Balloon?▼
The Black Balloon has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 88 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Black Balloon?▼
The movie had a production budget of $5,000,000 and earned $5,000,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Black Balloon?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Black Balloon Productions, Icon Entertainment International, Icon Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Black Balloon filmed?▼
The Black Balloon was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Black Balloon?▼
The total runtime of The Black Balloon is 97 minutes.
Is The Black Balloon suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Black Balloon?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Black Balloon.
Does The Black Balloon have a post-credit scene?▼
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