Our Hero, Balthazar
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- Oscar Boyson
- Ricky Camilleri
- Oscar Boyson
- Ricky Camilleri
- Jon Wróblewski
- David Duque-Estrada
- Miles Skinner
- Alex Hughes
- Paul Paul
- Halsey
- Jaeden Martell
- Jaeden Martell
- Asa Butterfield
- Chris Bauer
- Jennifer Ehle
- Anna Baryshnikov
- Noah Centineo
- Becky Ann Baker
- Avan Jogia
- Pippa Knowles
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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 |
| Box office | $108,702[2][3] |
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 was released on March 27, 2026, by Picturehouse and WG Pictures.
A wealthy teenager tries to gain his crush's attention by posting videos pleading for stricter gun laws. As an online troll begins mocking his videos, he becomes convinced the troll is a mass shooter, and travels to Texas to confront him.[4]
Cast
- Jaeden Martell as Balthazar Malone
- Asa Butterfield as Solomon Jackson
- Chris Bauer as Beaver Jackson, Solomon's abusive father
- Jennifer Ehle as Nicole Malone, Balthazar's wealthy mother
- Anna Baryshnikov as Taylor
- Noah Centineo as Anthony, Balthazar's life coach
- Becky Ann Baker as Elaine, Solomon's invalid grandmother
- Avan Jogia as Supes
- Pippa Knowles as Eleanor, Bathazar's classmate and love-interest
Production
Principal photography took place in May 2024.[5][6]
Release
It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 8, 2025.[7][8] In February 2026, Picturehouse and WG Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film, and released it on March 27, 2026.[9]