Our Hero, Balthazar

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Our Hero, Balthazar

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1h 36m

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Eager to impress his activist crush, a wealthy New York teenager follows an online connection to Texas, where he's convinced he can stop an act of extreme violence.

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Kyle Smith

Wall Street Journal

Mar 26

A black-comic acid bath that, in only an hour and a half, nods to so many contemporary concerns that it rivals last year’s “Eddington” in its scope... The film may not propose a solution to any of our maladies, but it’s a bitterly convincing diagnosis.

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Lisa Kennedy

New York Times

Mar 26

So many details in this comedy-drama are meant to provoke. And “Our Hero, Balthazar” teases with the promise of a darkly intelligent film. Not unlike its protagonist’s tears, the effect is dismayingly performative.

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

Jun 13

It may start as a comedy but Our Hero, Balthazar becomes an increasingly uneasy watch. However, it may be an essential one.

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Kurt Loder

Creators Syndicate

7h

Solomon is a bitter loser whose repellent father, Beaver (Chris Bauer), is a motivational hustler trafficking in a dubious testosterone-enhancing substance called Thrush. (The logo on the container is an angry clenched fist.)

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Amy Thomasson

InSession Film

22h

A

This film is not an easy film to watch. However, it is an important film to see.

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Cody Dericks

AwardsWatch

2d

B+

Our Hero, Balthazar is an engrossing look at the difficulties and idiosyncrasies of contemporary bonds forged over the internet.

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Nancy G

@Nancylewis 1d

Disturbing but realistic view of today’s manosphere and the loneliness that leaves young people with on-line "friends" only. Shocking storyline with effective twist. This is one of those rare movies well worth seeing again, as layered meanings emerge. Outstanding cast—all playing their roles as deeply troubled individuals perfectly.

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Brad W.

@RT45137213 3d

Brilliant , makes your palms sweat. One of a kind genius. JB

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Silke S

@Silkeway 4d

Balthazar really said "thoughts and prayers aren't enough" and then packed a personal item. Don't miss this one. I think we are allowed to laugh.

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Valentina S

@RT59348684 6d

Disturbingly funny but extremely thought provoking. Stayed on the edge of my seat the entire film and after seeing it multiple times, each time feels new and different.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 6d

The worldwide gross is $33,277.00.

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Asa Butterfield

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Anna Baryshnikov

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Synopsis

Eager to impress his activist crush, a wealthy New York teenager follows an online connection to Texas, where he's convinced he can stop an act of extreme violence.

Director: Oscar Boyson
Producer: Oscar Boyson, Ricky Camilleri, Jon Wroblewski, David Duque-Estrada, Miles Skinner, Alex Hughes, Jaeden Martell
Screenwriter: Oscar Boyson, Ricky Camilleri
Distributor: Picturehouse
Production Co: Oh Boy, Spacemaker Productions
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Crude Sexual Content|Graphic Nudity|Drug Use|Some Violence/A Grisly Image)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 27, 2026, Limited
Runtime: 1h 36m