Ballast 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- Lance Hammer
- Network
- Alluvial Film Company
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Ballast?
Released in 2008, Ballast is an American drama film written, produced, edited, and directed by Lance Hammer, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes. The film stars Michael J.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 1, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Alluvial Film Company
- Budget
- $700,000
- Revenue
- $81,864
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 34 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Alluvial Film Company
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Overview
Released in 2008, Ballast is an American drama film written, produced, edited, and directed by Lance Hammer, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes. The film stars Michael J. Smith Sr., Jim Myron Ross, Tarra Riggs, and Johnny McPhail. Set in the Mississippi Delta, the story is set in a small Mississippi Delta township where a single mother and her embattled son struggle to subsist. 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. The narrative is further described as a drama where one man's suicide affects three people's lives. Distributed as an unrated film in the United States on October first, two thousand and eight, the production is categorized under the drama genre.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Ballast worth watching?
Ballast holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 34 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Ballast and when was it released?
Ballast is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.
Who directed Ballast?
Ballast was directed by Lance Hammer.
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