Balls to the Wall (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2011, Balls to the Wall is a comedy film directed by Penelope Spheeris, running about 84 minutes. “Ben's career is really taking off!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ben's fiancée has her heart set on an expensive dream wedding, but her father, Jack, has secretly gambled away all his money. When Ben discovers he has a talent for exotic dancing, Jack pushes him to moonlight as a stripper to finance the wedding.
Who’s in it. Balls to the Wall stars Joe Hursley as Ben Camelino, Dustin Ybarra as Lewis Gardner, Dean Austin as Officer Williams and Mark Adair-Rios as Officer Sanchez (as Mark Adair Rios), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Balls to the Wall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Balls to the Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balls to the Wall tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balls to the Wall (2011)?
- In US, Balls to the Wall is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Balls to the Wall worth watching?
- Balls to the Wall holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Balls to the Wall?
- Balls to the Wall stars Joe Hursley, Dustin Ybarra, Dean Austin, Mark Adair-Rios and Jenna Dewan.
- When was Balls to the Wall released?
- Balls to the Wall was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.