The Baltimorons

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The Baltimorons

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2025

1h 39m

Comedy

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On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a down-on-his luck comedian who can't catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi, a sharp-witted, no-nonsense dentist. What should have been a quick fix unfolds into an unforgettable night of unexpected twists, comic mishaps, and a brewing heartfelt connection. Their holiday misadventures lead to the discovery that the best gifts aren't under the tree--they're the ones you never saw coming.

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Critics Consensus

Like the most delightful of stocking stuffers, The Baltimorons is modestly-sized but incredibly winning with its outsized charm.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

Dec 31

It is so sweet, so understated, and just a wonderful slice of life.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

Dec 31

Very funny. It reminded me of a 1990s Ed Burns movie.

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

Dec 5

The texture of the picture, as well as some camera moves straight out of the ’70s, makes this Jay Duplass-directed anti-rom-com into an instant retro-holiday chestnut, a double eggnog with a small-batch bourbon chaser.

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

Mar 3

2.5/5

Highly uneven and oddly weighted, this love letter to Baltimore arrives with diminishing returns.

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Feb 25

4.5/5

The connection that forms between them feels more real because it’s so unlikely. Duplass, co-writing with Strassner, has the skill to pull it off, and both lead actors are up to the task.

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Nora Lee Mandel

Maven's Nest

Jan 4

9/10

Unusual for a dentist to be featured in an off-beat rom-com, let alone that the dentist is a middle-aged woman. In Xmas Eve odyssey through Baltimore, she and her younger patient empathetically enter the other’s life.

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John M

Oct 19

A very pleasant and entertaining movie. The development of storyline that might seem unbelievable on paper becomes natural thanks to quirky characters and excellent acting that smooth the path into a very comfortable story.

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TIMOTHY L

Oct 12

3stars if you live in Baltimore its fun to see the city. Movie was good but could have been better!

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Ken

Oct 1

Great story with many existential and relational overtones that were very thought-provoking. The movie was very engaging and fun to watch.

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Sam

Sep 27

Just saw this at an independent theatre in Baltimore and the crowd erupted in applause at the end. Very heartfelt, relatable, and hopeful. Wonderful performances by the leads. I was not familiar with Michael Strassner before but glad to be introduced to his work. He is so endearing in this film.

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mlh

Sep 24

A real love letter to Baltimore! The aerial shots seem to show all of the land marks - including the Key Bridge!

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Franniepants5

Sep 24

A genuinely sweet and funny story with great performances from the two lead actors.

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On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a down-on-his luck comedian who can't catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi, a sharp-witted, no-nonsense dentist. What should have been a quick fix unfolds into an unforgettable night of unexpected twists, comic mishaps, and a brewing heartfelt connection. Their holiday misadventures lead to the discovery that the best gifts aren't under the tree--they're the ones you never saw coming.

Director: Jay Duplass
Producer: David Bonnett, Michael Strassner, Drew Langer
Screenwriter: Jay Duplass, Michael Strassner
Distributor: Independent Film Company
Production Co: Duplass Brothers Productions
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 5, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 7, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $832.9K
Runtime: 1h 39m