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| Directed by | Oscar Boyson |
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| Cinematography | Christopher Messina |
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| Music by | James William Blades |
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Running time | 91 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Our Hero, Balthazar is a 2025 American comedy-drama film directed and produced by Oscar Boyson in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Boyson and Ricky Camilleri. It stars Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Chris Bauer, Jennifer Ehle, Anna Baryshnikov, Noah Centineo, Becky Ann Baker, Avan Jogia and Pippa Knowles.
It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2025. It is scheduled to be released on March 27, 2026, by Picturehouse and WG Pictures.
Premise
[edit]A wealthy teenager tries to gain his crush's attention by posting videos pleading for stricter gun laws. An online troll begins mocking his videos, he becomes convinced the troll is a mass shooter, and travels to Texas to confront him.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Jaeden Martell as Balthazar
- Asa Butterfield as Solomon
- Chris Bauer as Solomon's abusive father
- Jennifer Ehle as Balthazar's wealthy mother
- Anna Baryshnikov
- Noah Centineo as Anthony, Balthazar's life coach
- Becky Ann Baker as Solomon's invalid grandmother
- Avan Jogia
- Pippa Knowles as Eleanor, Bathazar's classmate and love-interest
Production
[edit]Principal photography took place in May 2024.[3][4]
Release
[edit]It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2025.[5][6] In February 2026, Picturehouse and WG Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film, and scheduled for release on March 27, 2026.[7]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 11 critics' reviews are positive.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Our Hero, Balthazar". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ "Our Hero, Balthazar". Visit Films. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ "Our Hero, Balthazar Open Casting Call". Project Casting. May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ Vardhan, Harsh (May 22, 2024). "Asa Butterfield and Noah Centineo Reportedly Cast in Oscar Boyson's Our Hero, Balthazar". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 16, 2025). "Tribeca Festival Unveils 2025 Film Lineup with Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Bryan Cranston & How to Train Your Dragon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ Gleiberman, Owen (June 9, 2025). "'Our Hero, Balthazar' Review: Oscar Boyson's Audacious Drama About Fake Empathy, School Shooters and How the Online World Connects to Both". Variety. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (February 18, 2026). "Picturehouse & WG Pictures Set Spring Release For Asa Butterfield Movie 'Our Hero, Balthazar'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ "Our Hero, Balthazar". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 22, 2025.