Balestra(2024)
Dream dangerously
Balestra Synopsis
Joanna is a competitive fencer at the end of her career who is desperate to be the world’s best. In order to gain an edge, she pursues an experimental technology, allowing her to train via lucid dreaming, where she begins a tumultuous affair with her instructor that threatens her real world marriage and her pathway to Olympic gold.
Balestra (2024) is a science fiction, thriller and drama film directed by Nicole Dorsey, released on August 9, 2024 with a runtime of 2h 25m. It stars Cush Jumbo, Manny Jacinto, James Badge Dale and Christin Park. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicole Dorsey
- Writers:
- Imran Zaidi, Aron Eli Coleite
- Producers:
- Paul-E Audet, Chris Ferguson, Pierre Even
- Cinematographer:
- Christophe Collette
- Composer:
- Simon Bertrand
- Production:
- Item 7, Oddfellows Entertainment, New Regency Pictures, Automatik Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Balestra (2024) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Balestra before you stream it.
Balestra Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cush Jumbo
as Joanna Bathory
Manny Jacinto
as Elliot
James Badge Dale
as Raph
Christin Park
as Audie Zimmer
Luke Bilyk
as Wade
Heather Doerksen
as Dr. Helena Sutro
Stephen Lobo
as Owen
Claude Knowlton
as Leo
Lori Triolo
as Detective Fiorino
Jason William Day
as Police officer #1
Johnson Phan
as Detective Tran
Annette Reilly
as Paris referee #3
Key crew
Directed by Nicole Dorsey, written by Imran Zaidi and Aron Eli Coleite, produced by Paul-E Audet, Chris Ferguson and Pierre Even.
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Balestra Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 19 ratings.
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Balestra – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Balestra online?
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Balestra (2024) is available to stream on Crave and Crave Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Balestra?
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The main cast of Balestra (2024) includes Cush Jumbo, Manny Jacinto, James Badge Dale, Christin Park and Luke Bilyk. The film was directed by Nicole Dorsey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Balestra released?
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Balestra was released on August 9, 2024 and runs for 2h 25m.
Is Balestra worth watching?
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Balestra (2024) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Balestra?
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Yes. The official Balestra trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.