If I Had Legs I'd Kick You lands on HBO Max on May 22, 2026. Written and directed by Mary Bronstein, this A24-produced film stars Rose Byrne as Linda, a woman whose life is spiraling and who must confront her inner demons.
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Film | 2026
Streaming on HBO Max starting May 22, 2026
Comedy, drama | Runtime: 1h53
Written and directed by Mary Bronstein | Screenplay: Mary Bronstein | Cast: Rose Byrne, Helen Hong, Josh Pais, Danielle Macdonald, Ivy Wolk, A$AP Rocky
Original title: If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Country: United States
The film follows Linda as her ordinary world suddenly spirals out of control. Facing a personal crisis that threatens her balance, she must confront what she has long tried to keep contained. The synopsis stays deliberately tight, signaling a story rooted in mental strain, exhaustion, and a sliding sense of control.
With If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, Mary Bronstein delivers a dramedy anchored by a cast that includes Rose Byrne, Helen Hong, Josh Pais, Danielle Macdonald, Ivy Wolk, and A$AP Rocky. The film sits in the tradition of indie productions associated with A24, offering an intimate subject and a point of view focused on a protagonist in upheaval.
The film’s festival circuit and prize haul puts Rose Byrne front and center. The actress has snagged the Silver Bear for Best Interpretation at Berlinale 2025 and the Golden Globes 2026 for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical. She has also been nominated for the Oscars 2026 and the BAFTAs 2026 for this role.
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