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A24 Unveils Trailer for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

Mary Bronstein’s A24 drama stars Rose Byrne in a high-anxiety role ahead of its October 10 theatrical debut after earning critical acclaim on the festival circuit.

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Overview

  • The official trailer dropped August 6, offering glimpses of Linda’s frantic struggle with her daughter’s mysterious illness, a missing spouse, and a tense therapist relationship with Conan O’Brien’s character.
  • Rose Byrne’s portrayal of Linda has drawn praise since the film’s Sundance premiere and her Silver Bear win for Best Leading Performance at the Berlin Film Festival.
  • Writer-director Mary Bronstein based the film on her own eight-month experience caring for a hospitalized child in a hotel, lending authenticity to its portrait of maternal anxiety and institutional neglect.
  • If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is confirmed for screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival before its limited theatrical release.
  • A24 has scheduled the film’s opening for October 10, positioning it as a potential awards contender with an ensemble cast that includes Danielle Macdonald, Delaney Quinn, Christian Slater and A$AP Rocky.