The Baltimorons

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The Baltimorons

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Sep 2025

1h 39m

Comedy

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On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a down-on-his luck comedian who can't catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi, a sharp-witted, no-nonsense dentist. What should have been a quick fix unfolds into an unforgettable night of unexpected twists, comic mishaps, and a brewing heartfelt connection. Their holiday misadventures lead to the discovery that the best gifts aren't under the tree--they're the ones you never saw coming.

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Like the most delightful of stocking stuffers, The Baltimorons is modestly-sized but incredibly winning with its outsized charm.

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

Yet the story manages to put a smile on your face from time to time, despite the gloom of its humor.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 11, 2025

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

It’s light on its feet but gradually gathers real emotional weight. It’s also beautifully shot and steeped in atmosphere. We walk away from it feeling like we’ve actually been somewhere and felt something.

Sep 5, 2025

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Jake Coyle

Associated Press

One of those little movies you might stumble across and be surprised that it hooks you. It does so despite -- or more likely because -- of its complete lack of flashiness or any self-evident attempt to “hook you.”

Rated: 3/4

Sep 4, 2025

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Christian Toto

HollywoodInToto.com

Lost souls connect in bittersweet romance that avoids genre cliches.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 12, 2025

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Michael Cook

KLRT-TV

This is a lovely, sweet, holiday film with good people just trying to do their best. The chemistry between Liz Larsen and Michael Strassner is fantastic.

Rated: 9/10

Nov 1, 2025

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Effortlessly charming, warm, and funny, The Baltimorons is one of the best underdog surprises of 2025.

Rated: 88/100

Nov 1, 2025

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John M

A very pleasant and entertaining movie. The development of storyline that might seem unbelievable on paper becomes natural thanks to quirky characters and excellent acting that smooth the path into a very comfortable story.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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TIMOTHY L

3stars if you live in Baltimore its fun to see the city. Movie was good but could have been better!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/12/25

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Ken

Great story with many existential and relational overtones that were very thought-provoking. The movie was very engaging and fun to watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/01/25

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Sam

Just saw this at an independent theatre in Baltimore and the crowd erupted in applause at the end. Very heartfelt, relatable, and hopeful. Wonderful performances by the leads. I was not familiar with Michael Strassner before but glad to be introduced to his work. He is so endearing in this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/25

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mlh

A real love letter to Baltimore! The aerial shots seem to show all of the land marks - including the Key Bridge!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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Franniepants5

A genuinely sweet and funny story with great performances from the two lead actors.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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Synopsis

On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a down-on-his luck comedian who can't catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi, a sharp-witted, no-nonsense dentist. What should have been a quick fix unfolds into an unforgettable night of unexpected twists, comic mishaps, and a brewing heartfelt connection. Their holiday misadventures lead to the discovery that the best gifts aren't under the tree--they're the ones you never saw coming.

Director: Jay Duplass
Producer: David Bonnett, Michael Strassner, Drew Langer
Screenwriter: Jay Duplass, Michael Strassner
Distributor: Independent Film Company
Production Co: Duplass Brothers Productions
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 5, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 7, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $774.2K
Runtime: 1h 39m

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