The Baltimorons

"They found themselves. Together. In Baltimore."

2025 1h 41m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 50

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Synopsis

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A newly sober man's Christmas Eve dental emergency leads to an unexpected romance with his older dentist as they explore Baltimore together.

“They found themselves. Together. In Baltimore.”

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Cast

Michael Strassner
Cliff
Liz Larsen
Didi
Olivia Luccardi
Brittany
Chris Strassner
Darlene
Lewis Peterson
Tow truck driver
Rob Phoenix
Marvin
Jessie Cohen
Shelby
Zoe Strassner
Maddie

Credits

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Director: Jay Duplass
Writers: Jay Duplass, Michael Strassner
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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Released last year.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jay Duplass, shot by Jon Bregel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jordan Seigel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jay Deuby shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael Strassner and Liz Larsen and Olivia Luccardi carry the top of the cast.

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Marketing tagline: "They found themselves. Together. In Baltimore.".

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IMDB entry: tt35520290 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 50 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jay Duplass directs. Jon Bregel behind the camera. Jordan Seigel scores. Jay Deuby cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released last year.
2Directed by Jay Duplass, shot by Jon Bregel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Jordan Seigel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jay Deuby shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Michael Strassner and Liz Larsen and Olivia Luccardi carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "They found themselves. Together. In Baltimore.".
7IMDB entry: tt35520290 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 50 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jon Bregel
Original score: Jordan Seigel
Editing: Jay Deuby
Production design: Jack Bell
Sound: Juan Campos
Stunt coordinator: Rick Kain
Runtime: 101 min · 1h 41m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $39,307
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Baltimorons (2025)

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Brent Marchant2026-01-30
★ 5/10
It’s frustrating to watch a film that many viewers are raving about and that has definite potential for artistic success but that nevertheless falls flat, mainly because it can’t get out of its own way. Such is the case with this latest offering from writer-director Jay Duplass of the Duplass Brothers producing duo. The problem here is that the picture has many of the elements needed to make the production work, but it has noticeable trouble deciding what it wants to do with them. In essence, it’s a quirky, occasionally dark romantic comedy about a former improv/sketch comedy artist, Cliff (Michael Strassner), a recovering alcoholic who’s also trying to bounce back from a failed suicide attempt by adopting a more conventional lifestyle with his well-meaning but micromanaging fiancée, Brittany (Olivia Luccardi). But that reform effort undergoes a massive shake-up one fateful Christmas Eve, when Cliff cracks a tooth and desperately goes in search of an available dentist. Fortunately, Cliff’s oral health hero miraculously materializes in the person of Didi (Liz Larsen), an older, attractive divorcee who attends to his dental needs but then ends up unwittingly becoming involved with her patient in a series of misadventures around Baltimore, all of which subsequently lead to the surfacing of unexpected (and not especially convincing) romantic overtones. The picture thus becomes an offbeat hybrid tale that combines elements from a host of genres, including romcoms, buddy movies and screwball comedies, many of them characterized by off-the-wall characters, improbable situations and colorful locales. But, as noted above, that’s precisely the problem here – the film is unable to pick and commit to a coherent, recognizable formula. Much of the first half, for example, plays like an overly silly Adam Sandler or Ben Stiller comedy, while the back end is reminiscent of some of Woody Allen’s relationship-oriented outings. And, through it all, the narrative is consistently and clumsily episodic, meanderingly moving from one segment (or bit) to another, trying (frequently too hard) to find a sustainable, workable groove. It’s an ever-elusive goal that, unfortunately, grows progressively tiresome. It’s as if the picture hopes to slip by on its treasure trove of unconventional elements and eccentricities, with dashes of serious material thrown in to try and give it a more mature, sophisticated vibe. Consequently, it mostly just keeps ambling along, prompting viewers to wonder when, if ever, it’s finally going to reach some kind of destination, particularly since there are a number of perfectly suitable end points along the way that fail to result in any kind of resolution. And, because of that, “The Baltimorons” winds up playing like a protracted exercise in foreplay (albeit fully clothed and largely social in nature) without (ahem) a satisfying climax. I’m at a loss to understand the hype surrounding this effort, especially the accolades it has received from the likes of the National Board of Review and the Independent Spirit Awards. So, if you’re looking for a movie that combines comedy, romance and relationship elements, check out the recently released offering “Is This Thing On?” instead, an offering that much more effectively reaches its potential in all of these areas. Indeed, potential is a highly coveted, promise-filled commodity in filmmaking – but not when it’s squandered.

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