The Black Balloon (2008)
1h 37m
Running Time
March 8, 2008Release Date
The Black Balloon (2008)
1h 37m
Running Time
March 8, 2008Release Date
Network & Production Companies



Plot.
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?
Where to Watch.





Currently The Black Balloon is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Pluto TV
Streaming in:π¬π§ United Kingdom
Cast & Crew.

Rhys Wakefield
Thomas Mollison

Luke Ford
Charlie Mollison

Toni Collette
Maggie Mollison / Executive Producer

Erik Thomson
Simon Mollison

Gemma Ward
Jackie Masters

Sarah Woods
Woman Next Door

Sam Fraser
Kid Next Door

Zelie Bullen
Mother in Van

Anthony Phelan
Mr. Masters

Deborah Piper
Janet-Social Worker

Jan Ringrose
Neighbour

Henry Nixon
Trevor-Social Worker

Rebecca Massey
Miss Babb

Ryan Clark
Dean

Aaron Glenane
Bucko

Lisa Kowalski
Sally

Nathin Art Butler
Chris

Firass Dirani
Russell

Kate Box
Elizibeth

Tristram Miall
Producer

Nikki Barrett
CastingDirector

Denson Baker
Director of Photography / 'A' Camera Operator

Veronika Jenet
Editor

Michael Yezerski
Original Music Composer

Elissa Down
Director / Writer

Benjamin Jasper
Clapper Loader

Mark Rogers
Still Photographer

Drew English
Clapper Loader

Simon Chapman
'B' Camera Operator

Pim Kulk
Clapper Loader

Alby Orellana
Focus Puller

Gerard Maher
Clapper Loader

Morag Mirankar
Clapper Loader

Simon Cardwell
Additional Still Photographer

Kate Rose
Focus Puller

Jay Torta
Focus Puller

Kelly Lefever
Script Editor

Robert Tench
Clapper Loader

Melissa Hayward
Continuity

Duncan Thompson
Script Editor
Media.


Details.
Release DateMarch 8, 2008
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 37m
Content RatingPG-13
Budget$5,000,000
Box Office$5,000,000
Filming LocationsSydney, Australia
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
birthday
autism
sydney
family dinner
swimming
first love
social services
woman director
Wiki.
The Black Balloon is a 2008 Australian comedy-drama film starring Toni Collette, Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward as well as a cast of newcomers. It is directed by first-time feature film director, Elissa Down.
The film was released in Australian cinemas on 6 March 2008. The world premiere was at the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany in February 2008, where the film received a Crystal Bear as the best feature-length film in the Generation 14plus category.
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