About this movie
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?
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Quick facts
Year
2008
Runtime
1h 37m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.4/10
Votes
95
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$5.0M
Cast
sydney, australia
birthday
autism
family dinner
swimming
first love
social services
woman director
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Questions about The Black Balloon
How long is The Black Balloon?
The Black Balloon has a runtime of 1h 37m (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed The Black Balloon?
The Black Balloon was directed by Elissa Down and released in 2008.
What genre is The Black Balloon?
The Black Balloon is a Drama film (2008).
Who stars in The Black Balloon?
The cast of The Black Balloon includes Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collette, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward.
What is the TMDB rating for The Black Balloon?
The Black Balloon has a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 based on 95 votes.
