If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

Name: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Genre: Drama
Released: 2025-10-10
Cast: Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, A$AP Rocky, Danielle Macdonald, Delaney Quinn

2025 | 113 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Film Independent Spirit Awards: Best Lead Performance. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 BAFTA and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 13 other awards.
Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 2.6 million people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

Cast & crew

Directed by Mary Bronstein

Rose ByrneLinda
Conan O'BrienTherapist
A$AP RockyJames
Danielle MacdonaldCaroline
Delaney QuinnChild
Mary BronsteinDr. Spring
Ivy WolkDiana
Mark StolzenbergParking Attendant
Manu NarayanLandlord
Christian SlaterFather