Our Hero, Balthazar (2026)

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Our Hero, Balthazar (2026) poster

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.

Director: Oscar Boyson
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Thriller
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: James William Blades
Cinematography: Christopher Messina
Editing: Erin DeWitt, Nate DeYoung
Production: Spacemaker Productions, Oh Boy, Curious Gremlin, Hypothesis Pictures, Bureau Unknown, Arkhum Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof

Keywords

new york city, texas, narcissism, private school, satire, classmate, school shooting, activist, gun culture, activism, gun control, internet troll, social media influencer, gen z, chronically online

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Hero, Balthazar about?
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.
Who directed Our Hero, Balthazar?
Our Hero, Balthazar was directed by Oscar Boyson.
Who stars in Our Hero, Balthazar?
Our Hero, Balthazar stars Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Jennifer Ehle, Pippa Knowles, Chris Bauer, Anna Baryshnikov.
How long is Our Hero, Balthazar?
Our Hero, Balthazar has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Our Hero, Balthazar?
Our Hero, Balthazar is a Drama, Comedy, Thriller film.
Where was Our Hero, Balthazar produced?
Our Hero, Balthazar was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Our Hero, Balthazar?
The themes of Our Hero, Balthazar include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof.