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The Black Balloon

8th March 2008

1h 37m

Elissa Down

Australia

English

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MetaCritic

68

Rotten Tomatoes

85%

IMDb

7.2

The Black Balloon is a 2008 Drama film released on 8th March; Elissa Down directed the film which stars Toni Collette, Luke Ford, and Rhys Wakefield.

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?

Genres & Themes

Drama

Cast (17)

Age at Filming ≈ 35

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Age at Filming ≈ 46

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Production Companies

Black Balloon Productions

The Black Balloon Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

6% 13-19

18% 20-29

12% 30-39

6% 40-49

6% 50-59

53% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

41% Female

59% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

The Black Balloon FAQ

When was The Black Balloon released?

The Black Balloon was released on Saturday March 8th, 2008.

How much did The Black Balloon cost to make?

The budget was $5,000,000.

How much money did The Black Balloon make?

The worldwide revenue was $5,000,000.

Is The Black Balloon on Netflix?

No, The Black Balloon is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Black Balloon on Amazon Prime?

No, The Black Balloon is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Black Balloon on Disney Plus?

No, The Black Balloon is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States