Plot Summary
The story unfolds amid professional complexity. Kidman plays Romy Mathis, a successful CEO. She faces personal and marital dissatisfaction. A meeting with Samuel, played by Harris Dickinson, sparks an illicit affair. Initially hesitant, Romy continues meeting Samuel. Their interactions grow intense as she explores long-suppressed desires. Samuel eventually crosses boundaries. Romy struggles to keep the controversial secret while desiring the bond.
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The cast also includes Sophie Wilde, Antonio Banderas, Esther-Rose McGregor, Vaughan Reilly, Victor Slezak, Leslie Silva, and Gaite Jansen. Halina Reijn directed and wrote the screenplay, known for Bodies Bodies Bodies . Babygirl earned moderate box office success, exceeding $64 million against a $20 million budget. Critics were largely positive, scoring 76% on Rotten Tomatoes. The public score was lower at 48%. The National Board of Review named it one of the 10 best films of 2024. Kidman won Best Actress for her performance.
Streaming Performance and Future Projects
The film performed well on streaming in 2025. It ranked in HBO Max's Top 10 after its debut. This solidified Babygirl as a major recent Nicole Kidman discussion. Post- Babygirl , Kidman moves into horror. She voiced a character in the 2024 animated musical Spellbound . She also starred in the 2025 psychological thriller Holland , directed by Mimi Cave. In 2026, she reunites with Sandra Bullock for Practical Magic 2 . This sequel received mixed critical reviews.
Upcoming Horror Roles
Her next major project is The Young People . This horror film is written and directed by Osgood Perkins, author of Longlegs . Lola Tung, Nico Parker, Brendan Hines, Tatiana Maslany, Johnny Knoxville, and Heather Graham join her. This marks a new horror venture for Kidman, following The Others . In conclusion, Babygirl is now available on Hulu. This platform transition aids its global distribution. The financial figures, $64 million and $20 million, remain accurate.