Movie

Ballast

★ 7.1(31)20081h 36m

Ballast is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Ballast

🇺🇸 United States

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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 United States — 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.

Cast

Micheal J. Smith Sr.

Lawrence

JimMyron Ross

James

Tarra Riggs

Marlee

Johnny McPhail

John

Ventress Bonner

Teen

Jimez Alexander

Teen

Themes & keywords

dying and deathsuicidesingle parentloss of loved onegunlawyer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ballast in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Ballast on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Ballast on Netflix?+

Ballast is not on Netflix in United States 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.