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The Black Balloon
“The Black Balloon” is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama that follows Thomas, a teenager struggling to fit in after moving to a new town, as he navigates the challenges of living with his autistic brother, Charlie. Through a blend of humor and poignant moments, the film explores themes of family, acceptance, and the complexities of growing up.
Views: 22
Director: Elissa Down
Actors: Anthony Phelan, Deborah Piper, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward, Henry Nixon, Luke Ford, Rhys Wakefield, Sam Fraser, Sarah Woods, Toni Collette, Zelie Bullen
Country: Australia
Company: Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC), Black Balloon Productions, Icon Entertainment International
Awards: 18 wins & 24 nominations
Budget: $5,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $2,136,663
Duration: 1h 37min
Release: 2008
Release Date: 2008-03-08
IMDb: 7.2
TMDB: 6.5
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 68
FilmAffinity: 6.7