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   PG-132008 · Drama · 1h 37m

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2. Cast

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     Rhys Wakefield

     Thomas Mollison
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     Gemma Ward

     Jackie Masters
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     Luke Ford

     Charlie Mollison
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     Toni Collette

     Maggie Mollison
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     Erik Thomson

     Simon Mollison
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     Deborah Ann Piper

     Janet

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3. www.imdb.com › title › tt0865297The Black Balloon (2008) - IMDb

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   The Black Balloon: Directed by Elissa Down. With Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collette, Erik Thomson. 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?

   • Director: Elissa Down

   • Video Duration: 2 min

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Black_Balloon_(film)The Black Balloon (film) - Wikipedia

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   The Black Balloon is a 2008 Australian comedy-drama film starring Toni Collette, Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Erik Thomson, Gemma Ward as well as a cast of newcomers. It is directed by first-time feature film director, Elissa Down. The film was released in Australian cinemas on 6 March 2008.

6. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › black_balloonThe Black Balloon | Rotten Tomatoes

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   Dec 5, 2008 · A comedy-drama about a family coping with autism, starring Toni Collette and Thomas Mollison. Read critics' reviews, ratings, and watch the trailer on Rotten Tomatoes.

   • 85% (41)
   • Director: Elissa Down

   • Content Rating: PG-13
   • Actors: Rhys Wakefield

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8. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › the-black-balloon-2009The Black Balloon movie review (2009) | Roger Ebert

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   Mar 4, 2009 · A film about a family coping with an autistic son and a pregnant mother. Toni Collette stars as the mother, and Gemma Ward as a sympathetic girl who helps the family.

9. www.nytimes.com › 2008/12/05 › moviesIn Elissa Down’s Film, Australian Family Copes With an ...

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   Dec 5, 2008 · 1h 37m. By Stephen Holden. Dec. 4, 2008. Would you be able to cope? That is the unspoken challenge laid down by “The Black Balloon,” a harrowing, unsentimental portrait of a middle-class...

   • Author: Stephen Holden

   • Director: Elissa Down

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    Is the Black Balloon a good movie?

    • Rotten Tomatoes reported that, based on 42 reviews, 88% of them were positive. On 11 November 2008, The Black Balloon won the Best Children’s Feature Film award in the 2008 Asia Pacific Screen Awards. The award was accepted by Producer Tristram Miall and Director/Writer/Co-Producer Elissa Down.

    The Black Balloon (film) - Wikipedia

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    Who starred in the Black Balloon?

    • The Black Balloon: Directed by Elissa Down. With Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Toni Collette, Erik Thomson. 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?

    The Black Balloon (2008) - IMDb

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    Is the Black Balloon rated PG-13?

    • This film is rated PG-13. WITH: Rhys Wakefield (Thomas), Luke Ford (Charlie), Gemma Ward (Jackie), Erik Thomson (Simon) and Toni Collette (Maggie). A listing of credits and other information on Friday with a film review of “The Black Balloon,” using information provided by a publicist, referred incorrectly to the film’s rating status.

    Autistic Son Reveals Family Shame and Strength - The New York Times

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    Is the Black Balloon a true story?

    • Thomas is supposed to protect Charlie from himself, and perform the damage control. The story elements of "The Black Balloon" could have been manipulated to make the film false and cute. In some circles, that would be interpreted as upbeat. The film tries to be true. The uplift comes in how the family, and Jackie, respond to Charlie.

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11. www.imdb.com › title › tt0865297The Black Balloon (2008) - Plot - IMDb

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    A teenage boy with an autistic brother faces challenges in his personal and social life. The web page provides a brief synopsis of the film, but no details or reviews.

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    Watch The Black Balloon | Netflix. Adjusting to a new home and new school, a teen boy finds fitting in made more challenging when he's put in charge of his autistic brother. Watch trailers & learn more.