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Our Hero, Balthazar

Our Hero, Balthazar

Take a shot at friendship.

20261h 36mR

Overview

Eager to impress his activist crush, a wealthy New York teenager follows an online connection to Texas, where he's convinced he can stop an act of extreme violence.

Directed by Oscar Boyson
Written by Ricky Camilleri, Oscar Boyson
Produced by Oscar Boyson, Ricky Camilleri, David Duque-Estrada
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Top Cast

Jaeden Martell

Jaeden Martell

Balthy

Asa Butterfield

Asa Butterfield

Solomon

Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle

Nicole

Pippa Knowles

Pippa Knowles

Eleanor

Chris Bauer

Chris Bauer

Beaver

Anna Baryshnikov

Anna Baryshnikov

Taylor

Noah Centineo

Noah Centineo

Anthony

Becky Ann Baker

Becky Ann Baker

Elaine

Avan Jogia

Avan Jogia

Supes

David M. Raine

David M. Raine

Trailer

Themes & Keywords

new york citytexasnarcissismdark comedyprivate schoolsatirerich kidclassmateschool shootingdramedyactivistgun cultureactivismgun controlinternet trollsocial media influencerhigh school crushgen zchronically onlinedirectorial debutextreme act of violence

About Our Hero, Balthazar

Our Hero, Balthazar is a drama, comedy, thriller film released in 2026 exploring themes of new york city, texas, narcissism, dark comedy, private school, satire. Directed by Oscar Boyson, it stars Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Jennifer Ehle. Eager to impress his activist crush, a wealthy New York teenager follows an online connection to Texas, where he's convinced he can stop an act of extreme violence.

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