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Jay Duplass’ ‘The Baltimorons’ Opens in New York on Friday After SXSW Acclaim

Early reviews highlight a tender, low‑key romance that marks his first solo feature.

Overview

  • The holiday-set indie follows a young Baltimore man in recovery whose Christmas Eve dental mishap leads to an unexpected connection with an older dentist.
  • Michael Strassner co-writes and stars as Cliff opposite Liz Larsen’s Didi, with Olivia Luccardi as his fiancée, Brittany.
  • Critics from the Associated Press, The Film Stage, and IndieWire commend its mumblecore throwback feel, naturalistic performances, and warm humanism.
  • The theatrical rollout begins September 5 in New York City and is slated to expand in the United States on September 12.
  • Reviewers report a 100-minute runtime and an R rating for language.