Michael Strassner & Liz Larsen in ‘The Baltimorons’ Comedy Trailer
by Alex Billington
July 21, 2025
Source: YouTube
“Where are we going with this, kid?” “I have no idea… I just really like you.” Awww, such a cutie. IFC Films has debuted the official trailer for an indie comedy underrated fave called The Baltimorons, directed by Jay Duplass (of the Duplass Brothers), and co-written by actor / comedian Michael Strassner. This first premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival earlier this year, and also just played at the Nantucket, Munich, and Karlovy Vary Film Festivals as well. After cracking a tooth on Christmas Eve in chilly Baltimore, newly sober improv comedian Cliff embarks on an adventure through Baltimore with Didi, his emergency dentist. The film has kooky, offbeat humor and strangely alluring vibes similar to Harold & Maude, but also with heaps of charm thanks to the connection between Cliff and Didi. They’re so fun together. The Baltimorons stars Michael Strassner, Liz Larsen, and Olivia Luccardi, with Rob Phoenix as an improv comedian. I had a chance to see this recently at KVIFF and it’s quite good – a surprisingly amusing and engaging little film about a guy meeting someone special while also getting into all kinds of trouble. This is worth a watch.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Jay Duplass’ comedy The Baltimorons, direct from YouTube:
On Christmas Eve, Cliff (starring Michael Strassner who also co-wrote the script), a newly sober improv comedian, cracks a tooth and lands in the emergency care of Didi (Liz Larsen), an older no-nonsense dentist. What begins as a routine check-up sparks an unpredictable evening of misadventures. Together, Cliff and Didi fight to overcome being shut out by their families, face their biggest fears, and discover their own surprising and tender connection. The Baltimorons is directed by the acclaimed American producer / writer / filmmaker Jay Duplass (of the Duplass Brothers), director on the films The Puffy Chair, Baghead, Cyrus, Jeff Who Lives at Home, and The Do-Deca-Pentathlon previously, plus some episodes of the series “Togetherness”, “Search Party”, and “Somebody Somewhere” most recently. The screenplay is co-written by Jay Duplass and Michael Strassner. Produced by David Bonnett, Drew Langer, and Michael Strassner. This initially premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival earlier this year. IFC Films will debut The Baltimorons film in select US theaters starting September 5th, 2025 coming soon. Who wants to watch? Look funny?