The Black Balloon
"Sometimes it's hard to be the odd one in."
Originally released in 2008. The Black Balloon is a drama film. directed by Elissa Down.
Starring Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, and Toni Collette
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (94 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$5M
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Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
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Director
Top Cast
Rhys Wakefield
as Thomas Mollison
Luke Ford
as Charlie Mollison
Toni Collette
as Maggie Mollison
Erik Thomson
as Simon Mollison
Gemma Ward
as Jackie Masters
Sarah Woods
as Woman Next Door
Sam Fraser
as Kid Next Door
Zelie Bullen
as Mother in Van
Anthony Phelan
as Mr. Masters
Deborah Piper
as Janet-Social Worker
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Black Balloon Productions
- Icon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Balloon about?
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 issue...
Who directed The Black Balloon?
The Black Balloon was directed by Elissa Down.
How long is The Black Balloon?
The Black Balloon has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Black Balloon released?
The Black Balloon was released on March 8, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Balloon?
The main cast of The Black Balloon includes Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collette, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward.