Babygirl has been billed as an erotic thriller: the erotic part is accurate, but it’s hardly a thriller. All up, it’s a much more ambitious movie than expected.
Directed by Halina Reijn, ‘Babygirl’ follows the story of a woman embarking on a dangerous path to explore herself and her sexual desires. The film stars Nicole Kidman as Romy Mathis, a woman who seems to have it all.
You can now be swept up in Halina Reijn's steamy new film starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson from home as Babygirl makes its debut on digital platforms. The film critics called "daring", "tantalising",
Halina Reijn’s provocative new film, Babygirl, is now available for home viewing, offering audiences a daring and modern twist on the erotic thriller genre. Starring Academy Award-winning actress Nicole
Halina Reijn, the writer and director of the erotic drama “Babygirl” talks getting on the floor with her actors and being fascinated by human behavior.
Nicole Kidman is acting within the acting – faking the Big O. She plays Romy Mathis, and when she “finishes” with hubby Jacob (Antonio Banderas), she skitters down the hall to sprawl on the floor with some porn and actually get the job done.
Director Halina Reijn breaks down the music and inspiration (including her own on-screen nudity) of Harris Dickinson’s sensual shirtless hotel dance.
In the meantime, you can still watch the film from home by purchasing or renting on-demand on Prime Video and Apple TV. Shop Now Shop Now You can still enjoy the film in theaters.
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Babygirl is not currently available to stream on any subscription-based services, but the film will eventually be coming to streaming, on Max, thanks to the 2023 deal between A24 and Warner Bros. Discovery, which brings A24’s previous and upcoming theatrical releases to the streaming service Max.
The movie, starring Nicole Kidman, operates at the level of the female gaze. Its inversion of erotic thriller tropes leads to fascinating but, at times, tepid results.
Babygirl, A24's erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman & Harris Dickinson, has passed another milestone at the global box office. See its total haul.