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A24 Unveils Tense Trailer for Mary Bronstein’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

The trailer channels Bronstein’s personal eight-month caregiving crisis into a visceral showcase of Rose Byrne’s award-winning turn ahead of fall festival appearances and an October theatrical bow.

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Overview

  • A24 released the first trailer on August 6, depicting Linda (Rose Byrne) navigating her child’s mysterious illness, a collapsing home and escalating panic.
  • The footage spotlights a tense dynamic with Linda’s therapist, played by Conan O’Brien, capturing the film’s blend of dark humor and relentless anxiety.
  • Byrne’s performance earned her the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at Berlin after the film debuted at Sundance in January.
  • Writer-director Mary Bronstein drew on her real-life eight-month experience caring for her sick child to craft the story, marking her return to feature directing after 17 years.
  • The film will play at the Toronto and New York film festivals in September before opening in theaters on October 10.