Balls Up
Seen it?2026 | 104 min | Comedy, Action, Adventure
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 34 on Metacritic, a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The World's End, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Two marketing executives go "balls out" and pitch a bold full‑coverage condom sponsorship with the World Cup. After their drunken celebration in Brazil sparks a global scandal, they must outrun furious fans, criminals, and power-hungry officials to salvage their careers and make it home alive.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
34 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 623K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Farrelly
- Mark WahlbergBrad
- Paul Walter HauserElijah
- Sacha Baron CohenPavio Curto
- Benjamin BrattSantos
- Luciano SzafirCristos
- Eva De DominiciEmilia
- Daniela MelchiorAntonia / Isadora
- Molly ShannonBurgess
- Chelsey CrispEco Warrior Julie
- Eric AndréEco Warrior Aaron