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Film · 2024

Babygirl

Directed by Halina Reijn · starring Esther McGregor, Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson

  • 1 h 54 min
  • 18
  • Crime · Mystery · Thriller
  • HollandUSA
  • Released in the UK 9 January 2025
  • 6.5 AverageMovieNCo
  • 6.0 Users3 votes
  • 6.9 Critics3 reviews

Synopsis

'Babygirl' is a sensual erotic thriller that tells the story of Romy, brought to life by Nicole Kidman. It revolves around a high-powered executive who embarks on an extreme sexual affair with her young intern, Samuel, played by Harris Dickinson. All of this happens behind the back of her husband Jacob, portrayed by Antonio Banderas.

Used to having power at work, in this affair she will invert her usual role, going from being the one who gives orders to enjoying being dominated by her young lover in bed. This torrid extramarital relationship will allow Romy to find her path to sexual freedom but not without facing risk and prejudice.

Through playful provocations, Halina Reijn explores with 'Babygirl' the tender, dark, and even surprisingly romantic places that a certain type of repression can lead to and how far a person is willing to go to find their liberation.

Starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, it also features other big names in its cast such as Sophie Wilde and Antonio Banderas. Its director, Halina Reijn, is a visionary filmmaker recognized for her ability to create revolutionary narratives that challenge the conventional. Among her previous works are 'Instinct' and 'Death, Death, Death'.

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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.

The essentials

Runtime
114 min1 hour and 54 minutes
Budget
$20mA24
Box office
€1.1min Spain
Rating
18Suitable only for adults
How long is Babygirl?
1 hour and 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Babygirl released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 9 January 2025.
Who directed Babygirl?
Halina Reijn.
Where can I watch Babygirl?
In the UK it is available to buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.
How much did Babygirl make?
It took €1.1 million in Spain. It cost $20 million.
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Director
Halina Reijn
Writers
Halina Reijn
Producers
Halina Reijn

Videos and trailers

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Photos and posters

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Reviews

All 3 reviews
6.0 3 votes

What the critics say average 6.9 from 3 outlets

  • 8.8 Roger EbertSheila O'Malley "Babygirl" is a high-wire act. It's a small miracle the film works as well as it does. Read
  • 8.0 EmpireBeth Webb Through tender and empathetic filmmaking, we see a woman at her most alive. Read
  • 4.0 The GuardianXan Brooks Babygirl has some useful and occasionally provocative things to say about inter-office dynamics and sexual desire, but it delivers them with the clipped, perky professionalism of an annual corporate… Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • Budget $20m
  • Spain €1.1m

Soundtrack

All 14 songs
  1. Mommy's DollhouseCristobal Tapia de Veer & Kim Neundorf
  2. It's ChristmasCarl Cocomo (as Carl Coccomo)
  3. Dancing On My OwnRobyn Carlsson (as Robyn) Spotify
  4. CarresCrowander
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