IMDb 4.7 2017 HD

The Life of Baldrick

The Life of Baldrick

2017
Comedy
7 min NR USA
4.7 IMDB

Baldrick, an offensive, inappropriate, politically incorrect, sexist, narcissistic boss, has created a new reality TV show about, well, himself. Apart from meeting his employees, Baldrick also has some…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Brendan Byrne / Frazer Ruddick
Starring
Brendan Byrne / Marissa Kaye / Natalia Cricri / Melissa Brattoni / Yoji Tatsuta / Michael Pisciuneri / Shana Mooyman / Giulian Pierdomenico

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

provocative narcissistic satirical abrasive uncomfortable dark humour meta ego challenging niche unflinching unlikeable

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 13, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

'The Life of Baldrick' is a film that leans heavily into its central character's unlikable traits, presenting a narcissistic boss who creates a reality show about himself. Brendan Byrne fully commits to this unflattering portrayal, making Baldrick a…

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Barnaby Finch
Apr 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Brendan Byrne delivers a performance of committed, almost audacious, unpleasantness as Baldrick, a character who is precisely as advertised: offensive, inappropriate, and narcissistic. The film's conceit of Baldrick creating his own reality show offers a sharp, if sometimes…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 13, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

This is a film that dares to be unpleasant, and in 'The Life of Baldrick,' unpleasantness is the main course. Brendan Byrne's portrayal of the titular character is, by design, a showcase of offensive narcissism. The reality TV…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Life of Baldrick' presents a fascinating, if at times cringe-inducing, character study. Brendan Byrne commits fully to the role of Baldrick, a man whose offensive and narcissistic tendencies are laid bare for the camera. The film's concept—a…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 13, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Brendan Byrne anchors 'The Life of Baldrick' with a performance that fully embodies the titular character's abrasive and self-aggrandising nature. The film's premise, a narcissistic boss creating a reality show about himself, is a fertile ground for satire,…

FAQs

Viewers can anticipate a potentially divisive and provocative experience with 'The Life of Baldrick'. The film's commitment to portraying a deeply flawed and offensive protagonist suggests it will not shy away from uncomfortable humour or challenging social commentary. It's likely to be a film that elicits strong reactions, either amusement at its audacity or discomfort with its subject matter, making it a conversation starter rather than a universally comfortable watch.