Ballast is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 16 June 2026.
Where to watch Ballast
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Lance Hammer
- Release date
- 2008-10-01
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $81,864
- Budget
- $700,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Alluvial Film Company
Ballast — trailer
About Ballast
Ballast is a 2008 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Lance Hammer, starring Micheal J. Smith Sr., JimMyron Ross and Tarra Riggs. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ballast in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ballast in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Ballast on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Ballast on Netflix?+
Ballast is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Ballast?+
Ballast has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who stars in Ballast?+
Ballast stars Micheal J. Smith Sr., JimMyron Ross, Tarra Riggs, Johnny McPhail and Ventress Bonner.
When did Ballast come out?+
Ballast is a 2008 movie directed by Lance Hammer.
What genre is Ballast?+
Ballast is Drama film.
Who directed Ballast?+
Ballast was directed by Lance Hammer.
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