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The Black Balloon

6.420081h 37mPG-13MovieDrama

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…

DirectorElissa Down
WritersElissa Down·Jimmy Jack
ProducersTristram Miall·Toni Collette

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Elissa Down

RWRhys Wakefield
Rhys Wakefield
Thomas Mollison
LFLuke Ford
Luke Ford
Charlie Mollison
TCToni Collette
Toni Collette
Maggie Mollison
ETErik Thomson
Erik Thomson
Simon Mollison
GWGemma Ward
Gemma Ward
Jackie Masters
SW
Sarah Woods
Woman Next Door
SFSam Fraser
Sam Fraser
Kid Next Door
ZB
Zelie Bullen
Mother in Van
APAnthony Phelan
Anthony Phelan
Mr. Masters
DP
Deborah Piper
Janet-Social Worker
HNHenry Nixon
Henry Nixon
Trevor-Social Worker
RMRebecca Massey
Rebecca Massey
Miss Babb

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The Black Balloon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Black Balloon?

The Black Balloon isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Black Balloon on Netflix?

No, The Black Balloon is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Black Balloon on Amazon Prime Video?

The Black Balloon isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Black Balloon for free?

The Black Balloon isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.