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If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025)

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You poster
Directed by
Mary Bronstein
Genre
drama film, comedy drama
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 53m
Rated
R
Rating
6.3 of 10 from 363 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A mother faces one setback after another and slowly loses her grip on reality. Rose Byrne plays a woman unraveling under pressure.

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What happens

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You is a 2025 American psychological drama film written and directed by Mary Bronstein. It stars Rose Byrne as a mother who, after facing numerous obstacles, spirals into a mental breakdown. Conan O'Brien and A$AP Rocky are among the supporting cast. The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, and was released domestically by A24 on October 10. If I Had Legs I'd Kick You was received favorably by critics. Byrne's performance received universal acclaim, earning her the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance, an Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Performance and a Golden Globe Award, alongside nominations for the Critics' Choice Award, Actor Award, BAFTA Award and Academy Award for Best Actress. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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