# Our Hero, Balthazar (2026)

> Two emotionally troubled young men test the limits of brotherhood and masculine heroism in rural Arkansas before pressure erupts into violence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7435414

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Oscar Boyson
- Cast: Jaeden Martell, Asa Butterfield, Chris Bauer, Pippa Knowles, Danny McCarthy, Jennifer Ehle, Avan Jogia, Bobby Potts
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36589928/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: dark, sardonic, uneasy, late night viewing, indie film night

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