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When a soldier's mother (Lena Headey) discovers the bullet that killed her son in Afghanistan was made at the factory where she works, she sets out on a path of revenge against those responsible.
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Tim Brennan About Boulder 1h
When I first heard about Ballistic, I worried that it would be a dumb as toast, borderline racist revenge movie. Instead, director Chad Faust made a film of great power and greater nuance. Go to Full Review
Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network 1h
7/10
Whether you have loved ones who have served or know someone who has, Ballistic offers insight into how hard it can be to lose someone in a way you feel responsible for. Go to Full Review
Travis Hopson Punch Drunk Critics 3d
3/5
While this would be the end of the revelations for most movies dealing with a mother’s grief, Ballistic is truly unique in where it goes next. Go to Full Review
Jared Mobarak Hey, Have You Seen ...? 3d
6/10
That’s where Ballistic succeeds most: guaranteeing we know Nance’s actions are a projection. They’re the product of self-loathing and a belief that she’s no longer worthy of friendship, love, or empathy. Go to Full Review
Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies 3d
2/4
[I]t's not necessarily the material itself that's the issue. It's how the movie frames that story. Go to Full Review
Shikhar Verma High on Films 4d
2/5
[Ballistic] becomes a look at misplaced grief and anger, only to be subjugated by a tone that leans toward being a convoluted thriller about revenge Go to Full Review
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Sammer A @sammer864 2d badly made, with unverified claims, and even assuming the claims are correct, the movie still makes no sense. it's just and angry hate letter, to no one. See more Per S @RT83737705 2d The intro was made by professionals - the rest was not. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis When a soldier's mother (Lena Headey) discovers the bullet that killed her son in Afghanistan was made at the factory where she works, she sets out on a path of revenge against those responsible.
Director
Chad Faust
Producer
Thomas Michael
Screenwriter
Chad Faust
Distributor
Brainstorm Media
Production Co
Envision Media Arts, BondIt Media Capital, Fella Films
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 17, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 17, 2026
Runtime
1h 30m
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