A24’s 92% RT Dark Comedy With Sleeper Oscar Buzz For Lead Actress Sets Streaming Release Date

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A24’s critically acclaimed film from last year, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, is coming to streaming soon. Directed by Mary Bronstein, the movie features Rose Byrne, Conan O’Brien, Christian Slater, and A$AP Rocky. It’s been a hit with critics, earning a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and has received nominations for Gotham Awards and a Golden Globe.

The film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You centers on Linda (Byrne), a struggling mother juggling a sick child, a demanding job, and a major home repair – a hole in her ceiling – that’s forced them to live in a motel. Her husband is away on business, and she’s increasingly overwhelmed, sharing her frustrations with her therapist (O’Brien), but not finding much support.

Starting January 30th, you’ll be able to watch Bronstein’s film, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, on HBO Max. It’s joining a lineup of other popular movies, including Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine (available January 23rd) and A24 films like Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby and Celine Song’s Materialists, which will also be streaming in 2025.

HBO Max is gearing up for a packed January 2026 with the premieres of season two of The Pitt and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Plus, Marty Supreme, a new film from A24 released on Christmas Day, will likely become available on HBO Max in early 2026. While Marty Supreme is considered A24’s strongest contender for the Oscars this year, another film, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, is also in the running for one award.

Though not initially considered a frontrunner for the 2026 Best Actress Oscar, like Jessie Buckley and Renate Reinsve were, Saoirse Byrne has been gaining recognition for her work. She’s recently received nominations for both a Critics’ Choice Award and a Golden Globe for her performance.

It seems likely that If I Had Legs I’d Kick You will receive its only Oscar nomination this year. Meanwhile, Rose Byrne’s co-star, Conan O’Brien, is returning to host the Oscars. This nomination would be a first for Byrne, despite a long and successful career that includes roles in films and shows like Bridesmaids, Neighbors, Spy, X-Men: First Class, and Mrs. America.

The Oscar nominations should be announced around the same time the film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You becomes available on HBO Max. That way, viewers will know if it’s among the nominees or considered one of the biggest overlooked films of the year. This gripping and acclaimed movie will soon be accessible to a wider audience.

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2025-12-22 22:08