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Babygirl

2024Movie1 h 55 minR

65
GoodGoodWatch score

An explicitly sexual, deeply romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.

Feels like

  • Erotic Psychological Drama
  • Power Dynamics & Submission
  • Corporate Infidelity
  • Female Desire Exploration
  • Tense Family Disintegration
  • Slow-Burn Thriller Elements
  • Star-Studded Performance
  • Uncomfortable Intimacy
  • Modern Relationship Crisis

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Halina Reijn
Written by
Halina Reijn

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Facts

December 25, 2024 · 1 h 55 min · R

Released
December 25, 2024
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Netherlands
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$61 million
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Ivy League for Everyone, Twisted Christmas, Shout-Out +9

  • Ivy League for Everyone
  • Twisted Christmas
  • Shout-Out
  • Town Girls
  • Southern Gothic Satan
  • Rekindled Sparks
  • Broken Pedestal
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • The Three Faces of Eve
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Girlboss Feminist
  • Powerful People Are Subs

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Babygirl?"

Questions about Babygirl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Babygirl?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Babygirl from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 44 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Babygirl worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (51).

Is Babygirl good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Babygirl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Babygirl a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$61 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $61 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Babygirl use?

Ivy League for EveryoneTwisted ChristmasShout-OutTown GirlsSouthern Gothic SatanRekindled SparksBroken PedestalContrived CoincidenceThe Three Faces of EveEarn Your Happy EndingGirlboss FeministPowerful People Are Subsand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Ivy League for Everyone, Twisted Christmas, and Shout-Out.