---
title: "Balibo"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/balibo-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31686
imdb_id: "tt1111876"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 50
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Balibo (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/balibo-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Balibo" (2009).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Balibo
Year: 2009
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, War film
Director: Robert Connolly
Origin: Australian
Based on: True events; the book Cover-Up by Jill Jolliffe.
Plot:
Five Australian-based journalists go missing as Indonesia prepares to invade East Timor.
These journalists are known as the Balibo Five.
They were captured and killed while reporting on activities a few months prior to the Indonesian invasion in December 1975.
Four weeks later, veteran foreign correspondent Roger East is lured to East Timor by José Ramos-Horta.
Ramos-Horta is described as young and charismatic.
East's goal is to tell the story of the country and investigate the fate of the missing men.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Connolly
- **Networks / Studios**: Arenafilm, Cinimod Film, Content International

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anthony LaPaglia** as *Roger East*
- **Oscar Isaac** as *Jose Ramos-Horta*
- **Nathan Phillips** as *Malcolm Rennie*
- **Damon Gameau** as *Greg Shackleton*
- **Nick Farnell** as *Ken White*
- **Mark Leonard Winter** as *Tony Stewart*
- **Gyton Grantley** as *Gary Cunningham*
- **Katherine Slattery** as *Shirley Shackleton*
- **Serge Balaam** as *Evan Shackleton*
- **Bea Viegas** as *Juliana*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Balibo online?
Balibo is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Balibo worth watching?
Balibo holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 50 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Balibo and when was it released?
Balibo is a feature film with a runtime of 111 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Balibo?
Balibo was directed by Robert Connolly.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Balibo — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31686)
- [Balibo (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balibo_(film))
- [Balibo (2009) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31686-balibo/cast)
- [Balibo (film) - Wikipedia bahasa Indonesia, ensiklopedia bebas](https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balibo_(film))
- [Best Australian films since 1991 [Zero to One-Eighty]](https://ztoe.net/2006/07/best-australian-films/)

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