The Baltimorons

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The Baltimorons

R

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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Critics Consensus

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

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

Dec 5

The texture of the picture, as well as some camera moves straight out of the ’70s, makes this Jay Duplass-directed anti-rom-com into an instant retro-holiday chestnut, a double eggnog with a small-batch bourbon chaser.

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

Sep 11

2.5/4

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

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

Sep 5

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.

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Blake Howard

One Heat Minute

Dec 11

3.5/4

A man stands in the blue-black Baltimore cold, a little frayed at the edges, carrying the kind of wide-open heart John Candy used to smuggle into every frame. That’s Michael Strassner in The Baltimorons...

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Chuck Bowen

Style Weekly (Richmond, VA)

Dec 6

This movie has soft spots, but it’s also beautiful and generous.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Ventana Indiscreta

Dec 6

4/5

A delightful romantic comedy filled with funny moments, believable problems, and often witty dialogue. It doesn't reach the heights of some other recent Christmas productions, but that doesn't mean it's not worth a watch. [Full review in Spanish].

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John M

Oct 19

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.

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TIMOTHY L

Oct 12

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

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Ken

Oct 1

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

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Sam

Sep 27

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.

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mlh

Sep 24

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

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Franniepants5

Sep 24

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

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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): $801.5K
Runtime: 1h 39m

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