Director: Peter Farrelly
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser, Sacha Baron Cohen, Benjamin Bratt, Luciano Szafir
Balls Up is a 2026 American action-comedy film directed by Peter Farrelly, starring Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser as a pair of bumbling marketing executives who land themselves in an international disaster when a reckless sponsorship pitch at the FIFA World Cup spirals wildly out of control.
What is Balls Up about?
When two American marketing men convince themselves they have landed the deal of a lifetime — a full-coverage condom brand sponsorship tied to the World Cup — their victory celebration in Brazil goes sideways almost immediately. A drunken night out ignites a media firestorm that reaches every corner of the globe, turning the duo from corporate heroes into international fugitives overnight. Now pursued by angry football supporters, dangerous criminals, and ambitious officials who each have their own reasons to want the pair silenced, the two men must rely on their wits, sheer luck, and each other to survive the chaos they created and somehow find a way back home with their careers and lives intact.
Cast & crew
Peter Farrelly directs, bringing his signature knack for broad physical comedy and outrageous situational humor. Mark Wahlberg and Paul Walter Hauser lead as the mismatched executive duo, joined by Sacha Baron Cohen, Benjamin Bratt, Luciano Szafir, Eva De Dominici, Daniela Melchior, and Molly Shannon in supporting roles that round out the chaotic ensemble.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, Balls Up offers the kind of high-energy, no-subtlety comedy that travels well across cultures — big physical gags, frantic chase sequences, and a satirical jab at corporate greed set against the spectacle of international football. The World Cup backdrop resonates broadly with Iranian audiences who have always followed the tournament closely. The film is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, so viewers can enjoy every joke without needing to keep up with rapid English dialogue. It is the kind of crowd-pleasing comedy that works equally well on a TV screen at home or on a mobile device during a commute.
Where & how to watch
Balls Up is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start or cancel your subscription anytime.