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The Black Balloon

IMDb ID: tt0865297 · Year: 2008 · Rating: 7.2 (9,332 votes)

Genres: Drama · Romance

All Thomas wants is a normal adolescence but his autistic brother, Charlie, thwarts his every opportunity. Will Thomas, with the help of his girlfriend, Jackie, accept his brother?

IMDb Details

Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesBong Bóng ĐenContent RatingPG-13Release Date2008-03-06Runtime97 minutesMetascore68IMDb Popularity0User Reviews42Critic Reviews42Countries / RegionsAustraliaLanguagesEnglishKeywordsneurotypical actors portraying characters on the spectrum
ableism
screaming
bath
poopFilming LocationsBardia Parade, Holsworthy, New South Wales, AustraliaProduction CompaniesAustralian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)
Black Balloon Productions
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Stars

Rhys Wakefield
Luke Ford
Toni Collette

Directors

Elissa Down

Writers

Elissa Down
Jimmy The Exploder

Full Cast & Crew

[Directors Group]
Director: Elissa Down | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Writer: Elissa Down | Role: Writer
Writer: Jimmy The Exploder | Role: Writer

[Cast Group]
Actor: Rhys Wakefield | Character: Not specified
Actor: Luke Ford | Character: Not specified
Actor: Toni Collette | Character: Not specified