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Ballast

2008·Movie
1h 36min·NR
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic846.6Rotten Tomatoes92%71%
IMDb6.9Metacritic846.6Rotten Tomatoes92%71%

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About

A single mother and her embattled son struggle to subsist in a small Mississippi Delta township. An act of violence thrusts them into the world of an emotionally devastated highway store owner, awakening the fury of a bitter and longstanding conflict.
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Crew

Directed by:
Lance Hammer
Written by:
Lance Hammer
Produced by:
Andrew Adamson, Mark Johnson, Lance Hammer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ballast

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Where can I stream Ballast legally?

PrimeKanopyPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Ballast is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ballast worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ballast rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Ballast?

1 h 36 min

Ballast runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ballast?

Critics88
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Ballast higher (88) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Ballast a box office hit?

Budget$700,000
Box office$81,864

No. It cost about $700,000 to make and earned $81,864 worldwide, 12% of its budget.

What language is Ballast in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ballast?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ballast in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.