Balls Up (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1997, Balls Up is a comedy film directed by Alan Ehrlich, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Jenny, a clever script assistant, lives with Geoff, recently returned to Toronto from Hollywood to direct a televised lottery show. Jenny comes up with a scheme for beating the lottery, which involves the seduction of Byron, an accountant who was hired to keep the lottery honest after the previous accountant dropped dead during the show. As the scheme proceeds, difficulties arise. A cleaning man, originally from India, is suspicious when he sees the lottery - supposedly live - being pre-taped; and the person chosen to buy the winning ticket is pursued by a loan shark. As the scheme unwinds, more and more people in Toronto - and India - learn the winning numbers of the upcoming draw. Meanwhile, Jenny and the accountant start falling in love. Her determined efforts ultimately turn an imminent disaster into a financial and romantic success.
Who’s in it. Balls Up stars Albert Schultz as Byron, Torri Higginson as Jenny, Ellen Dubin as Tracy and Allegra Fulton as Michelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Balls Up has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Balls Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balls Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balls Up (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Balls Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Balls Up worth watching?
- Balls Up holds an audience score of 3.3 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 Up?
- Balls Up stars Albert Schultz, Torri Higginson, Ellen Dubin, Allegra Fulton and Pam Hyatt.
- When was Balls Up released?
- Balls Up was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.