If I Had Legs I'd Kick You: Release window, cast details, and more about the upcoming drama film starring Conan O'Brien

Rose Byrne stars in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, an upcoming drama film written and directed by Mary Bronstein. It is Bronstein's second feature directorial after the 2008 comedy film, Yeast.

Byrne stars in the central role of Linda, a working mother, overwhelmed by the pressures of motherhood. She finds no help or respite as she tries to find a way out of her growing anxiety. Conan O'Brien, A$AP Rocky, and Danielle Macdonald make up the film's key supporting cast.

The film initially premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Later, it had its international premiere at the Berlinale, where Byrne received the Silver Berlin Bear for her leading performance. The film received rave reviews from critics, which led to its whopping 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film will potentially be released in the fall, per its star Conan O'Brien. However, the A24 studio has not confirmed any release date yet.

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When does If I Had Legs I'd Kick You come out in 2025? Possible release window revealed

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You was screened at two of the most prestigious film festivals. The first was in January at the Utah-based Sundance, while the next one was at the Berlinale. As mentioned before, the film has received an overwhelmingly positive critical response.

Shortly after its Sundance debut, A24 Studio acquired the rights for its later distribution. The film's release date in 2025 is TBD (to be decided), per the official A24 website. However, Conan O'Brien, the film's supporting cast member, revealed that it "may come out in the fall," during his panel session at the SXSW festival.

The audience can expect the film to eventually be available on Max to stream, based on A24's 2023 deal with WBD.

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If I Had Legs I'd Kick You plot details explored - What happens in this Rose Byrne starrer?

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You follows an anxiety-inducing tale of motherhood through the eyes of Linda, a single mother trying to raise her young daughter amid a barrage of problems. She gets exhausted by the increasing burden of responsibilities of all kinds. It leads her on a downward spiral, with no end or aid in sight.

The film's official logline reads,

"With her life literally crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist."

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If I Had Legs I'd Kick You cast and characters explored: Who plays whom in this Sundance hit?

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You offers an unorthodox pairing of actors since it places Rose Byrne against the likes of A$AP Rocky and Conan O'Brien. Unlike Byrne, who has had a successful acting career, Rocky is known for his work in music, while O'Brien is known for his comedic hosting.

Writer-director Mary Bronstein sheds light on these casting choices during the press conference at Berlinale.

"It's hard to imagine how that's gonna work because of how we know Conan O'Brien and A$AP Rocky and their work and their images in the world. I wanted to have non-traditional actors for the supporting roles to give Rose [Byrne] an interesting thing to work with and as a sign to the viewer that I'm not playing into any expectations."

Bronstein further spoke about O'Brien's comforting voice and A$AP Rocky's natural charisma, which they could lend to their roles.

Here's a list of the cast and characters in this A24 film:

• Rose Byrne as Linda
• Conan O'Brien as Therapist
• A$AP Rocky as James
• Danielle Macdonald as Caroline
• Ivy Wolk as Diana
• Daniel Zolghadri as Stephen
• Lark White as Vanessa
• Delaney Quinn as Child