The Black Balloon 2008
“Normal is relative.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Elissa Down
- Networks
- Black Balloon Productions, Icon Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Pluto TV
What is The Black Balloon?
The Black Balloon is a 2008 Australian comedy-drama film directed and written with a cast that includes Toni Collette, Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward, and a group of newcomers. The film follows Thomas, who is turning sixteen around the time his father, who is in the army, moves the family to a new town in New South Wales.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 8, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Studios
- Black Balloon Productions, Icon Productions
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,000,000
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 97 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Black Balloon Productions, Icon Productions
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Overview
The Black Balloon is a 2008 Australian comedy-drama film directed and written with a cast that includes Toni Collette, Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward, and a group of newcomers. The film follows Thomas, who is turning sixteen around the time his father, who is in the army, moves the family to a new town in New South Wales. Thomas has a pregnant mother and an older brother named Charlie, who is autistic and dealing with his own adolescent sexual issues. Thomas frequently finds Charlie to be an embarrassment when they are out in public. Complications arise when Thomas develops an attraction to Jackie, a girl he meets in his swim class. Charlie creates various obstacles when Jackie visits their house, when the three of them go on a walk together, and during a family birthday dinner. The story explores whether Thomas can navigate the world of teenage romance while continuing to look after his brother.
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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 The Black Balloon worth watching?
The Black Balloon holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 97 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Black Balloon and when was it released?
The Black Balloon is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Black Balloon?
The Black Balloon was directed by Elissa Down.
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