Balibo (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2009, Balibo is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Robert Connolly, running about 111 minutes. “One Man Searches For The Truth. One Man Fights For Justice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As Indonesia prepares to invade the tiny nation of East Timor, five Australian based journalists go missing. Four weeks later, veteran foreign correspondent Roger East is lured to East Timor by the young and charismatic José Ramos-Horta to tell the story of his country and investigate the fate of the missing men. As East's determination to uncover the truth grows, the threat of invasion intensifie
Who’s in it. Balibo stars Anthony LaPaglia as Roger East, Oscar Isaac as Jose Ramos-Horta, Nathan Phillips as Malcolm Rennie and Damon Gameau as Greg Shackleton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Balibo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Balibo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balibo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balibo (2009)?
- In US, Balibo is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Balibo worth watching?
- Balibo holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Balibo?
- Balibo stars Anthony LaPaglia, Oscar Isaac, Nathan Phillips, Damon Gameau and Nick Farnell.
- When was Balibo released?
- Balibo was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.