Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie
“"They were fun, but they weren't a joke." - Martha Quinn”
Synopsis
Scrappy documentary about a band that flew too close to the sun to make it really big. Albany, NY's Blotto rose from the ashes of the Star-Spangled Washboard Band and scored an unlikely hit with I Wanna Be A Lifeguard in the early 80's thanks in part to getting airplay on MTV when the network launched August 1, 1981. The film follows their struggles to land a major label deal despite huge success with touring and releasing their own EPs and Albums. First-time director Rob Lichter (aka Bert Blotto) puts together a funny, heart-felt portrait of the musical pranksters that is sometimes heartbreaking despite all the laughs.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Paul Jossman
Bowtie Blotto
Bill Polchinski
Broadway Blotto
Keith Stephenson
Cheese Blotto
Greg Haymes
Sergeant Blotto (aka Sarge)
Paul Rapp
Lee Harvey Blotto
Helena Binder
Blanche Blotto
David Maswick
Chevrolet Blotto
Mike Kelley
Self
Steve Davies
Self
Martha Quinn
Self
Donald Roeser
Self
Jackie Martling
Self
Bob Buchmann
Self
Liz Bishop
Self
Martin Benjamin
Self
John Dannison
Self
Tom Gliserman
Self
Lou Brutus
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
World Premiere at Cohoes Music Hall, Cohoes, NY
Festival / Special Debut
May 2, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Lichter
- Original Title
- Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Lichter
Rob Lichter
Rob Lichter
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Lichter
Director
Rob Lichter
Producer
Rob Lichter
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie about?
Scrappy documentary about a band that flew too close to the sun to make it really big. Albany, NY's Blotto rose from the ashes of the Star-Spangled Washboard Band and scored an unlikely hit with I Wanna Be A Lifeguard in the early 80's thanks in part to getting airplay on MTV when the network launched August 1, 1981. The film follows their struggles to land a major label deal despite huge success with touring and releasing their own EPs and Albums. First-time director Rob Lichter (aka Bert Blotto) puts together a funny, heart-felt portrait of the musical pranksters that is sometimes heartbreaking despite all the laughs.
Who directed Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie?
Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie was directed by Rob Lichter.
Who stars in Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie?
The principal cast of Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie includes Paul Jossman, Bill Polchinski, Keith Stephenson, Greg Haymes, Paul Rapp.
When was Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie released and how long is it?
Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie?
Hello! My Name is Blotto: The Movie holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).