Ballast (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2008, Ballast is an action, thriller, drama and documentary film directed by Lance Hammer, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Ballast stars Micheal J. Smith Sr. as Lawrence, JimMyron Ross as James, Tarra Riggs as Marlee and Johnny McPhail as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ballast has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ballast page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ballast tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ballast (2008)?
- In US, Ballast is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ballast worth watching?
- Ballast holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ballast?
- Ballast stars Micheal J. Smith Sr., JimMyron Ross, Tarra Riggs, Johnny McPhail and Ventress Bonner.
- When was Ballast released?
- Ballast was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.