The Baltimorons

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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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Zach Youngs

InSession Film

It’s funny, complicated, and not to be missed, especially if you like a Christmas romance.

Rated: A

Sep 24, 2025

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Chase Hutchinson

The Inlander (Spokane, WA)

It's like Before Sunset but with beer as opposed to wine, a great deal more mouth blood, and a Baltimore setting. This could sound like a horror film if tweaked a bit, but The Baltimorons is a bittersweet rom-com gem.

Sep 21, 2025

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Don Shanahan

Film Obsessive

For the audience who has missed the casualness of this style, "The Baltimorons" is comfort food not unlike the hearty plates both these characters wouldn’t mind partaking in with loved ones before the day is out.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 19, 2025

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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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Dolores

The acting was convincing. Great storyline!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/23/25

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Chuck

Easily one of the worst films Ive seen this year, if not in the past five years. If I could rate it zero stars I would. A phenomenally uninteresting plot outdone only by the worlds most annoying and unlikable main character. Everything about this bothersome, unfunny, uncharismatic, problem of a human is a walking red flag. And why does every single movie about improv (that major plot point was conveniently left out of the trailer) have to explain to us what improv is?? A waste of money and time on every level. The people who made this should feel bad. The money they spent couldve fed the homeless.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/23/25

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jean

for me this is the movie of the year the best writing best acting the best story it was so natural and real it's as if I knew these people I think the lead guy will be a big star and he is adorable the girl that played his fiance it's a great actress & the other female lead as well. this is another excellent project from the duplass family and proof that you don't need big names in big studios to make a great movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/25

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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.

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
Box Office (Gross USA): $642.1K
Runtime: 1h 39m

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